Potential Whole-Cell Biosensors for Detection of Metal Using MerR Family Proteins from <i>Enterobacter</i> sp. YSU and <i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i> OR02
Cell-based biosensors harness a cell’s ability to respond to the environment by repurposing its sensing mechanisms. MerR family proteins are activator/repressor switches that regulate the expression of bacterial metal resistance genes and have been used in metal biosensors. Upon metal binding, a con...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Micromachines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/12/2/142 |