Differential Effects of Transition Metals on Growth and Metal Uptake for Two Distinct<i>Lactobacillus</i>Species
Uyen Huynh, Muxin Qiao, John W. King, Brittany K Trinh, Juventino Valdez, Marium Haq, Melissa L. Zastrow
Abstract
species, which could lead to novel therapeutics and improved medical treatment. Growth kinetics and quantification of metal contents highlights how distinct species can respond differently to varied metal availability and provide a foundation for future molecular and mechanistic studies.
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LactobacillusLactobacillus plantarumLactobacillus acidophilusZincBacteriaProbioticBiologyMicroorganismManganeseLactic acidFood scienceMicrobiologyChemistryBiochemistryOrganic chemistryGeneticsProbiotics and Fermented FoodsGut microbiota and healthTrace Elements in Health