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Jul 2026
The oxidative stress regulator, PerR, is required for staphyloferrin B-mediated iron acquisition in Staphylococcus aureus
ABSTRACT Staphylococcus aureus is a globally prevalent gram-positive pathogen that can cause numerous types of infection. Due to host nutritional immunity and iron (Fe) sequestration, S. aureus experiences Fe limitation during infection. To overcome this, S. aureus expresses an arsenal of Fe acquisition systems whose e...
Alexander A Sheikh, Ronald S. Flannagan, Nathan J Nicholson et al.
· Journal of Bacteriology · 0 citations