Molecular Insights into the Copper-Sensitive Operon Repressor in Acidithiobacillus caldus
Shaoxiang Hou, Yanjun Tong, Hailin Yang, Shoushuai Feng
Abstract
Research on copper resistance among various species has attracted considerable interest. However, due to the lack of effective and reproducible genetic tools, few studies regarding copper resistance have been reported for A. caldus .
Topics & Concepts
OperonRepressorAcidithiobacillus ferrooxidansCopperBiologyGeneticsBacteriaComputational biologyChemistryMicrobiologyGeneEscherichia coliBioleachingGene expressionOrganic chemistryMetal Extraction and BioleachingTrace Elements in HealthCorrosion Behavior and Inhibition