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