The host protein calprotectin modulates the Helicobacter pylori cag type IV secretion system via zinc sequestration.
Transition metals are necessary for all forms of life including microorganisms, evidenced by the fact that 30% of all proteins are predicted to interact with a metal cofactor. Through a process termed nutritional immunity, the host actively sequesters essential nutrient metals away from invading pat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-10-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4199781?pdf=render |