M. Wojciechowska

Ferrichrome: bacterial function, synthetic mimics, and biomedical applications

Iron is an essential micronutrient for most living organisms, but its bioavailability is limited. To facilitate iron uptake, many bacteria and fungi secrete siderophores, which are small, high-affinity iron-chelating molecules. Siderophores play a key role in microbial competition and immune evasion, and additionally s...