Petrobactin Is Exported from Bacillus anthracis by the RND-Type Exporter ApeX
Bacillus anthracis—a Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium—causes anthrax, a highly lethal disease with high bacteremia titers. Such rapid growth requires ample access to nutrients, including iron. However, access to this critical metal is heavily restricted in mammals, which requires B. anthracis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2017-09-01
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| Series: | mBio |
| Online Access: | http://mbio.asm.org/cgi/content/full/8/5/e01238-17 |