Abstract
In this issue of Virulence, Ramon-Garcia et al. demonstrate the requirement of a mycobacterial efflux pump during growth on cholesterol. In this editorial I replace the study in the context of nutrient acquisition by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Keywords:
intracellular bacterial pathogen; nutrient; transport.
Publication types
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Editorial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Comment
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Cholesterol / metabolism*
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Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics*
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Membrane Transport Proteins / metabolism*
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Mycobacterium bovis / genetics*
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Mycobacterium bovis / growth & development*
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Membrane Transport Proteins
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Cholesterol