Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Iron is a vital nutrient for virtually all forms of life.The requirement for iron is based on its role in cellular processes ranging from energy generation and DNA replication to oxygen transport and protection against oxidative stress.Bacterial pathogens are not exempt from this iron requirement, as these organisms must acquire iron within their vertebrate hosts in order to replicate and cause disease.
Source: PLoS Pathogens
Author: Eric P. Skaar
Institution: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,043
OpenAlex ID: W2060976020