Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen responsible for a variety
of community and hospital infections. Infections caused by carbapenem-resistant K …

Metal–organic framework (MOF) materials are gaining significant interest in biomedical
research, owing to their high porosity, crystallinity, and structural and compositional diversity …

The skin barrier protects the human body from invasion by exogenous and pathogenic
microorganisms. A breach in this barrier exposes the underlying tissue to microbial …

During intestinal inflammation, host nutritional immunity starves microbes of essential
micronutrients, such as iron. Pathogens scavenge iron using siderophores, including …

Lactobacillaceae are a diverse family of lactic acid bacteria found in the gut microbiota of
humans and many animals. These bacteria exhibit beneficial effects on intestinal health …

Micronutritional deficiencies are common in atopic children suffering from atopic dermatitis,
food allergy, rhinitis, and asthma. A lack of iron, in particular, may impact immune activation …

Metals such as Fe, Cu, Zn, and Mn are essential trace nutrients for all kingdoms of life,
including microbial pathogens and their hosts. During infection, the mammalian host …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative opportunistic bacterium responsible for
nosocomial and community-acquired infections. This pathogen is globally disseminated and …

Copper is an essential trace element for the human body, and its requirement for optimistic
immune functions has been recognized for decades. How copper is involved in the innate …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a common cause of healthcare-associated infections and
hospital outbreaks, particularly in intensive care units. Much of the success of A. baumannii …