Iron acquistion and metabolism by mycobacteria

Iron acquistion and metabolism by mycobacteria

Iron is an essential nutrient whose concentration is critical in determining the outcome of infection with pathogenic mycobacteria. Further progress toward new therapies based upon a rational understanding of iron acquisition and metabolism by mycobacteria requries an even greater understanding of t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of bacteriology 1999-08, Vol.181 (15), p.4443
Hauptverfasser: De Voss, James J, Rutter, Kerry, Schroeder, Benjamin G, Barry, Clifton E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Bacteriology
Infections
Iron
Metabolism
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Zusammenfassung:Iron is an essential nutrient whose concentration is critical in determining the outcome of infection with pathogenic mycobacteria. Further progress toward new therapies based upon a rational understanding of iron acquisition and metabolism by mycobacteria requries an even greater understanding of the complexities of the structure, biosynthesis, and functions of siderosphores.
ISSN:0021-9193
1098-5530