Tripartite efflux pumps and the related type 1 secretion systems (T1SSs) in Gram-negative
organisms are diverse in function, energization, and structural organization. They form …

Noncovalent interactions are essential for the existence of solid and liquid phases. 1, 2
Traditionally touted as weak forces, quantification of these interactions, which govern the …

Infectious diseases remain one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality in the
world. Relevant authorities including the WHO and CDC have expressed serious concern …

Copper is found in all living organisms and is a crucial trace element in redox chemistry,
growth and development. It is important for the function of several enzymes and proteins …

The chemistry community now recognizes the cation− π interaction as a major force for
molecular recognition, joining the hydrophobic effect, the hydrogen bond, and the ion pair in …

It is well known that polyelectrolyte complexes and coacervates can form on mixing
oppositely charged polyelectrolytes in aqueous solutions, due to mainly electrostatic …

The current state of knowledge on how copper metallochaperones support the maturation of
cuproproteins is reviewed. Copper is needed within mitochondria to supply the CuA and …

The transition or d-block metal ions manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc and to a
more specialized degree molybdenum, tungsten, and vanadium have been shown to be …

Copper is an important micronutrient required as a redox co-factor in the catalytic centers of
enzymes. However, free copper is a potential hazard because of its high chemical reactivity …

Objectives To gain a more detailed understanding of endogenous (mutational) and
exogenous (horizontally acquired) resistance to silver in Gram-negative pathogens, with an …