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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |