ZccE is a Novel P-type ATPase That Protects Streptococcus mutans Against Zinc Intoxication
T. Ganguly, A. Peterson, M. Burkholder, J. K. Kajfasz, J. Abranches, J. A. Lemos
This study identifies ZccE, a P-type ATPase in Streptococcus mutans, as a key factor in its high zinc tolerance and resistance to multiple metal ions, offering a potential target for antimicrobial therapies.
bioRxiv · Mar 29, 2022Microbiology