Accumulation of heme biosynthetic intermediates contributes to the antibacterial action of the metalloid tellurite
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DOI: 10.1038/ncomms15320
Abstract: The metalloid tellurite is highly toxic to microorganisms. Several mechanisms of action have been proposed, including thiol depletion and generation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide, but none of them can fully explain its toxicity. Here… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthetic intermediates; heme biosynthetic; intermediates contributes; accumulation heme ... See more keywords