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Killing of Bacteria by Copper Surfaces Involves Dissolved Copper

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Bacteria are rapidly killed on copper surfaces. However, the mechanism of this process remains unclear. Using Enterococcus hirae, the effect of inactivation of copper homeostatic genes and of medium compositions on survival and copper dissolution was tested. The results support a role for dissolved copper ions in killing.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.00424-10

Authors: Cristina Molteni, Helge K. Abicht, Marc Solioz

Institution: University of Bern

Language: English

Topic: Antimicrobial agents and applications

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: International Copper Association

OpenAlex ID: W2126277535

FWCI: 5.762

Cites: 15

Cited by: 182

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