The Cu(II) reductase RclA protects Escherichia coli against the combination of hypochlorous acid and intracellular copper
R. M. Derke, A. J. Barron, C. E. Billiot, I. F. Chaple, S. E. Lapi, N. A. Broderick, M. J. Gray
This study shows that RclA, a Cu(II) reductase in E. coli, protects against HOCl and intracellular copper toxicity, highlighting copper redox reactions in inflammation.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2020Microbiology