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Metal ion acquisition in Staphylococcus aureus: overcoming nutritional immunity

Transition metals are essential nutrients to virtually all forms of life, including bacterial pathogens. In Staphylococcus aureus, metal ions participate in diverse biochemical processes such as metabolism, DNA synthesis, regulation of virulence factors, and defense against oxidative stress. As an i...

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Main Authors: Cassat, James E., Skaar, Eric P.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3796439/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22048835
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00281-011-0294-4
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