Acquisition of siderophores in gram-negative bacteria.
The outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria constitutes a permeability barrier that protects the cell from exterior hazards, but also complicates the uptake of nutrients. In the case of iron, the challenge is even greater, because of the scarcity of this indispensable element in the cell's sur...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2003
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