Utilizing the zinc homeostasis system of Escherichia coli as a novel inducible promoter system
Zn(ii) is an essential post-transition metal found in all life, however, at high concentrations Zn(ii) can become toxic, causing oxidative stress and inactivation of essential enzymes by replacing other metals in catalytic centres of proteins. Escherichia coli cells can control their internal zinc t...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/65080/ |