The role of porins in copper acquisition by mycobacteria
Aims and objectives: Copper poisoning in macrophages plays an important role in immunity against invading pathogens. Many bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), have evolved mechanisms to combat copper-derived innate immune responses. Copper homeostasis in Mtb consists of several comp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Mycobacteriology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2015;volume=4;issue=5;spage=91;epage=92;aulast=Haeili;type=0 |