New publication in the FEBS Journal, co-authored by Filipa Sousa:
"Identification of the sirohaem biosynthesis pathway in Staphylococcus aureus"
Sirohaem is a modified tetrapyrrole and a key prosthetic group of several enzymes involved in nitrogen and sulfur metabolisms. This work shows that Staphylococcus aureus produces sirohaem through a pathway formed by three independent enzymes.
Original paper:
febs, DOI: 10.1111/febs.15091
Identification of the sirohaem biosynthesis pathway in Staphylococcus aureus
Marco A. M. Videira, Susana A. L. Lobo, Filipa L. Sousa, Ligia M. Saraiva
Get the full article here: Identification of the sirohaem biosynthesis pathway in Staphylococcus aureus - Videira - 2020 - The FEBS Journal - Wiley Online Library
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