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Gain-of-Function Mutations in Acid Stress Response (evgS) Protect Escherichia coli from Killing by Gallium Nitrate, an Antimicrobial Candidate.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 17 Feb 2021
Zeng Jie, Wu Liwen, Liu Zhou, Lv Yihua, Feng Jinzhi, Wang Weijie, Xue Yunxin, Wang Dai, Li Jiabin, Drlica Karl, Zhao Xilin
Abstract excerpt
Widespread antimicrobial resistance encourages repurposing/refining of nonantimicrobial drugs for antimicrobial indications. Gallium nitrate (GaNt), an FDA-approved medication for cancer-related hypercalcemia, recently showed good activity against several clinically significant bacteria. However, the mechanism of GaNt antibacterial action is still poorly understood. In the present work, resistant and tolerant...
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