KefF, the regulatory subunit of the potassium efflux system KefC, shows quinone oxidoreductase activity.
Escherichia coli and many other Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria protect themselves from the toxic effects of electrophilic compounds by using a potassium efflux system (Kef). Potassium efflux is coupled to the influx of protons, which lowers the internal pH and results in immediate protection. The...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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