Are Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) the Main Mechanism by Which Copper Ion Treatment Degrades the DNA of <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> subsp. <i>paratuberculosis</i> Suspended in Milk?

Background: <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> subsp. <i>paratuberculosis</i> (MAP) is the causal agent of paratuberculosis. This pathogen is able to survive adverse environmental conditions, including the pasteurization process. Copper, a well-studied metal, is considered an importa...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Marcela Villegas, Carlos Tejeda, Reydoret Umaña, Esperanza C. Iranzo, Miguel Salgado
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Subjects:	<i>Mycobacterium avium</i> subsp. <i>paratuberculosis</i> copper ROS copper chelators ROS quenchers DNA protection
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/11/2272