Unique structure and stability of HmuY, a novel heme-binding protein of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Infection, survival, and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in humans depend on their capacity to impair host responses and acquire nutrients in a hostile environment. Among such nutrients is heme, a co-factor for oxygen storage, electron transport, photosynthesis, and redox biochemistry, which is...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2009-05-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/19424422/?tool=EBI |