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. 1995 Apr;61(4):1643–1645. doi: 10.1128/aem.61.4.1643-1645.1995

Utilization of exogenous siderophores and natural catechols by Listeria monocytogenes.

N Simon 1, V Coulanges 1, P Andre 1, D J Vidon 1
PMCID: PMC167424  PMID: 7747980

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes does not produce siderophores for iron acquisition. We demonstrate that a number of microbial siderophores and natural iron-binding compounds are able to promote the growth of iron-starved L. monocytogenes. We suggest that the ability of L. monocytogenes to use a variety of exogenous siderophores and natural catechols accounts for its ubiquitous character.

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