• Distribution of siderophore gene systems on a Vibrionaceae phylogeny: Database searches, phylogenetic analyses and evolutionary perspectives 

      Thode, Sunniva Katharina; Rojek, Ewelina; Kozlowski, Mikolaj; Ahmad, Rafi; Haugen, Peik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-14)
      Siderophores are small molecules synthesized and secreted by bacteria and fungi to scavenge iron. Extracellular ferri-siderohores are recognized by cognate receptors on the cell surface for transport over membranes. Several siderophore systems from <i>Vibrionaceae</i> representatives are known and well understood, e.g., the molecular structure of the siderophore, the biosynthesis gene cluster ...
    • The immediate global responses of Aliivibrio salmonicida to iron limitations 

      Thode, Sunniva Katharina; Kahlke, Tim; Robertsen, Espen Mikal; Hansen, Hilde; Haugen, Peik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2015-02-04)
      <i>Background</i>: Iron is an essential micronutrient for all living organisms, and virulence and sequestration of iron in pathogenic bacteria are believed to be correlated. As a defence mechanism, potential hosts therefore keep the level of free iron inside the body to a minimum. In general, iron metabolism is well studied for some bacteria (mostly human or animal pathogens). However, this area ...