Abigail M. Blanton

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Impairs Mitochondrial Function During Infection of Corneal Epithelial Cells

Purpose: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a Gram-negative opportunistic bacterial pathogen that can infect the cornea as a result of trauma or contact lens wear. Mitochondria, originally derived from bacteria, play important roles in host defense. This study investigated the effect...