Iron Assimilation during Emerging Infections Caused by Opportunistic Fungi with emphasis on Mucorales and the Development of Antifungal Resistance
Iron is a key transition metal required by most microorganisms and is prominently utilised in the transfer of electrons during metabolic reactions. The acquisition of iron is essential and becomes a crucial pathogenic event for opportunistic fungi. Iron is not readily available in the natural enviro...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/11/11/1296 |