RECA AND CATALASE IN H2O2-MEDIATED TOXICITY IN NEISSERIA-GONORRHOEAE

被引:28
作者
HASSETT, DJ
CHARNIGA, L
COHEN, MS
机构
[1] UNIV N CAROLINA, DEPT MICROBIOL & IMMUNOL, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514 USA
[2] UNIV N CAROLINA, DEPT MED, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514 USA
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D O I
10.1128/jb.172.12.7293-7296.1990
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
Neisseria gonorrhoeae cells defective in the biosynthesis of the recA gene product are no more sensitive to hydrogen peroxide than wild-type cells. Although gonococci possess nearly 100-fold-greater catalase levels than Escherichia coli, they are more susceptible to hydrogen peroxide than this organism. The natural niche of gonococci undoubtedly results in exposure to oxidant stress; however, they do not demonstrate particularly efficient antioxidant defense systems.
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页码:7293 / 7295
页数:3
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