The Homeostasis of Iron, Copper, and Zinc in Paracoccidioides Brasiliensis, Cryptococcus Neoformans Var. Grubii, and Cryptococcus Gattii: A Comparative Analysis
Iron, copper, and zinc are essential for all living organisms. Moreover, the homeostasis of these metals is vital to microorganisms during pathogenic interactions with a host. Most pathogens have developed specific mechanisms for the uptake of micronutrients from their hosts in order to counteract t...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Research Foundation
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3153025/ |