Shotgun proteomic analysis of Bordetella pertussis response to iron availability

B. pertussis Tohama I was cultivated in iron-depleted or iron-repleted medium in order to monitor proteins which are influence by iron supply. More than 200 proteins displayed increased or decreased levels. Proteins involved in iron acquisition, biofilm production and oxidative stress response were increased during iron starvation. Limited iron supply caused on the other hand decreased levels of virulence factors regulated by the BvgAS system.