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The genes mgtE and spoVG are involved in zinc tolerance of Staphylococcus aureus.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 18 Jun 2024
Schürmann Jacqueline, Fischer Martin A, Herzberg Martin, Reemtsma Thorsten, Strommenger Birgit, Werner Guido, Schuster Christopher F, Layer-Nicolaou Franziska
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Metals are essential for all living organisms, but the type of metal and its concentration determines its action. Even low concentrations of metals may have toxic effects on organisms and therefore exhibit antimicrobial activities. In this study, we investigate the evolutionary adaptation processes of Staphylococcus aureus to metals and common genes for metal tolerance. Laboratory and clinical isolates were...
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