Siderophore Clasping Iron Atom (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Siderophore Clasping Iron Atom

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The siderophore actinobactin secreted by the bacterium A. baumannii clutching an iron atom (orange) it has stolen from the host for the bacterium's benefit.

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Tim Wencewicz

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