Drug limitation of the availability of iron ions for pathogenic bacteria (part 1)
Most bacteria are microorganisms that require iron to support their vital functions. Iron is the most important macroelement of microorganisms acting as an electron carrier and cofactor of DNA and RNA synthesis. Most bacteria absorb iron with siderophores. Some bacteria produce hemophores (similar t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Publishing House Zaslavsky
2018-05-01
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Series: | Zdorovʹe Rebenka |
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Online Access: | http://childshealth.zaslavsky.com.ua/article/view/137030 |