Contribution of the Locus of Heat Resistance to Growth and Survival of <i>Escherichia coli</i> at Alkaline pH and at Alkaline pH in the Presence of Chlorine

The locus of heat resistance (LHR) confers resistance to extreme heat, chlorine and oxidative stress in <i>Escherichia coli</i>. This study aimed to determine the function of the LHR in maintaining bacterial cell envelope homeostasis, the regulation of the genes comprising the LHR and th...

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Main Authors: Tongbo Zhu, Zhiying Wang, Lynn M. McMullen, Tracy Raivio, David J. Simpson, Michael G. Gänzle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/4/701