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Effect of selenite on growth and protein synthesis in the phototrophic bacterium Rhodobacter sphaeroides

Authors :
Bebien, magali
Chauvin, Jean-Paul
Adriano, Jean-Marc
Grosse, Sandrine
Vermeglio, Andre
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Oct, 2001, Vol. 67 Issue 10, p4440, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The toxicity of selenite at high concentrations in biological organisms is caused by the generation of free radicals during its metabolism. In Rhodobacter sphaeroides, selenite is transported into cells by a polyol transporter.

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
67
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.80543337