Cytotoxic Effect of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Isolated from Prostate and Bladder Cancer Patients in Iraq

The clinical isolates of S. maltophilia demonstrated substantial cytotoxic activity against normal human fibrocyte cells, leading to a notable reduction in both cell number and optical density, with the highest percentage of cell death observed. These findings suggest the need for further investigation into the specific toxins or enzymes involved, which could pave the way for future studies.