Metal Ion Homeostasis

JIEFEI WANG; DAIANA A. CAPDEVILA; DAVID GIEDROC

Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Chemical Engineering

Elsevier

Año: 2019;

This article focuses on how transition metal homeostasis is achieved in bacterial cells. After a brief introduction to the unique biological roles played by late d-block metals from manganese (Mn) to zinc (Zn), this article describes key concepts that form the foundation for understanding transition metal homeostasis. The molecular mechanisms that underscore transition metal homeostasis are described while highlighting significant advances that have occurred over the last 10 years.