All Shinji Masuda articles
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NewsHeme-based sulfide sensing in bacteria: a new target for antibiotics
Heme binding to a bacterial transcription factor is critical for hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) signaling, a new study reveals. Heme binding promotes the reaction of H₂S with the transcription factor, leading to structural changes that can regulate stress tolerance in bacteria.
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NewsRole of hydrogen sulfide in the expression of iron uptake genes is unveiled
Researchers have established the role of YgaV, a hydrogen sulfide dependent transcription factor, in regulating iron uptake dynamics in Escherichia coli.
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NewsResearchers uncover role of sulphides in aerobic/anaerobic switching in bacteria
A research team has cast fresh light on the special mechanisms by which bacteria in the human intestinal tract can switch from aerobic respiration to anaerobic respiration depending on their environment.