Role of ZnuABC and ZinT in <it>Escherichia coli </it>O157:H7 zinc acquisition and interaction with epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Zinc is an essential element for all living cells. Recent studies have shown that the ZnuABC zinc uptake system significantly contributes to the ability of several pathogens to multiply in the infected host and cause disease, suggest...

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Main Authors: Nicolini Laura, Petrarca Patrizia, Ammendola Serena, Scotti Raffaella, Gabbianelli Roberta, Battistoni Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/11/36