A Staphylococcus aureus Regulatory System that Responds to Host Heme and Modulates Virulence
Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium responsible for tremendous morbidity and mortality, exists as a harmless commensal in approximately 25% of humans. Identifying the molecular machinery activated upon infection is central to understanding staphylococcal pathogenesis. We describe the heme sensor syst...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Cell Press
2007
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