Characterization of the meningococcal DNA glycosylase Fpg involved in base excision repair

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Neisseria meningitidis</it>, the causative agent of meningococcal disease, is exposed to high levels of reactive oxygen species inside its exclusive human host. The DNA glycosylase Fpg of the base excision repair path...

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Main Authors: Frye Stephan A, Homberset Håvard, Alfsnes Kristian, Ambur Ole, Tibballs Katrina L, Davidsen Tonje, Tønjum Tone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/7