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The contribution of ArsB to arsenic resistance in Campylobacter jejuni.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Shen Zhangqi, Han Jing, Wang Yang, Sahin Orhan, Zhang Qijing
Abstract excerpt
Arsenic, a toxic metalloid, exists in the natural environment and its organic form is approved for use as a feed additive for animal production. As a major foodborne pathogen of animal origin, Campylobacter is exposed to arsenic selection pressure in the food animal production environments. Previous studies showed that Campylobacter isolates from poultry were highly resistant to arsenic compounds and a 4-gene...
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