Enterococcus faecalis manganese exporter MntE alleviates manganese toxicity and is required for mouse gastrointestinal colonization

Bacterial pathogens encounter a variety of nutritional environments in the human host, including nutrient metal restriction and overload. Uptake of manganese (Mn) is essential for Enterococcus faecalis growth and virulence; however, it is not known how this organism prevents Mn toxicity. In this stu...

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Main Authors: Lam, Ling Ning, Wong, Jun Jie, Chong, Kelvin Kian Long, Kline, Kimberly A.
Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/147809
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English