| Literature DB >> 2123869 |
D J Hassett1, L Charniga, M S Cohen.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID: 2123869 PMCID: PMC210861 DOI: 10.1128/jb.172.12.7293-7296.1990
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bacteriol ISSN: 0021-9193 Impact factor: 3.490