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The chromosomal arsenic resistance genes of Thiobacillus ferrooxidans have an unusual arrangement and confer increased arsenic and antimony resistance to Escherichia coli

Authors :
Butcher, Bronwyn G.
Deane, Shelly M.
Rawlings, Douglas E.
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. May, 2000, Vol. 66 Issue 5, p1826, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Chromosomal arsenic resistance genes of Thiobacillus ferrooxidans are discussed. They have an unusual divergent arsCRBH operon strucure and give increased antimony and arsenic resistance to Escherichia coli. These genes were cloned and sequenced.

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
66
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.63276924