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Role of transition metal exporters in virulence: the example of Neisseria meningitidis

Transition metals such as iron, manganese, and zinc are essential micronutrients for bacteria. However, at high concentration, they can generate non-functional proteins or toxic compounds. Metal metabolism is therefore regulated to prevent shortage or overload, both of which can impair cell survival...

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Autores principales: Guilhen, Cyril, Taha, Muhamed-Kheir, Veyrier, Frédéric J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3870273/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24392357
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2013.00102