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Characterization of the oxidative stress stimulon and PerR regulon of Campylobacter jejuni.
BMC genomics - 18 Oct 2009
Palyada Kiran, Sun Yi-Qian, Flint Annika, Butcher James, Naikare Hemant, Stintzi Alain
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BACKGROUND: During gut colonization, the enteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni must surmount the toxic effects of reactive oxygen species produced by its own metabolism, the host immune system, and intestinal microflora. Elucidation of C. jejuni oxidative stress defense mechanisms is critical for understanding Campylobacter pathophysiology. RESULTS: The mechanisms of oxidative stress defense in C. jejuni were...
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