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The acid tolerance response of Salmonella typhimurium provides protection against organic acids.
Microbiology (Reading, England) - 1 Nov 1996
Baik H S, Bearson S, Dunbar S, Foster J W
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Salmonella typhimurium encounters a variety of acid stress situations during pathogenesis and in the natural environment. These include the extreme low pH encountered in the stomach and a less acidic intestinal environment containing large amounts of organic weak acids (volatile fatty acids). The acid tolerance response (ATR) is a complex defence system that can minimize the lethal effects of extreme low pH...
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