How is Pyocyanin related to antibiotic resistance?
Pyocyanin plays a role in the virulence of P. aeruginosa, a bacterium known for its antibiotic resistance. It facilitates biofilm formation, which protects the bacterial community from antimicrobial agents and immune clearance. This makes infections challenging to treat, often requiring a combination of antibiotics and novel therapeutic approaches to overcome resistance mechanisms associated with pyocyanin production.
