Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2005

Abstract

In this issue of Structure, Holmes et al. (2005) describe elements of an innate defense mechanism that provides mammals a means to restrict bacterial growth. The host protein siderocalin scavenges struc turally dissimilar bacterial siderophores and prevents the uptake of Fe 3+ already earmarked for bacterial import.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Structure

First Page

1

Last Page

2

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