The response of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 to Cr(III) toxicity differs from that to Cr(VI)

Chromium is a contaminant of concern that is found in drinking water in its soluble, hexavalent form [Cr(VI)] and that is known to be toxic to eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Trivalent chromium [Cr(III)] is thought to be largely harmless due to its low solubility and inability to enter cells. Previous w...

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Main Authors: Dorothy L Parker, Pirmin eBorer, Rizlan eBernier-Latmani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2011.00223/full