Molecular analysis of the ferrous iron transporter FeoABC in Escherichia coli
Most bacteria have an inherent need for iron, as it is a component of various enzymes involved in vital metabolic processes. Therefore, bacteria have evolved several mechanisms to acquire iron from the environment. Bacterial iron transporters allow the active uptake of both ferrous and ferric iron....
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University of Reading
2012
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