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Poly-Gamma-Glutamic Acid Secretion Protects Bacillus subtilis from Zinc and Copper Intoxication

Zinc and copper are essential micronutrients that serve as a cofactors for numerous enzymes. However, when present at elevated concentrations, zinc and copper are highly toxic to bacteria. To combat the effects of zinc and copper excess, bacteria have evolved a wide array of defense mechanisms. Here...

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Autores principales: Deol, Reina, Louis, Ashweetha, Glazer, Harper Lee, Hosseinion, Warren, Bagley, Anna, Chandrangsu, Pete
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Society for Microbiology 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9045300/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35311566
http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.01329-21