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American Society for Microbiology, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 22(87), 2021
DOI: 10.1128/aem.01718-21
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The Molecular Basis of Acinetobacter baumannii Cadmium Toxicity and Resistance
Journal article published in 2021 by
Saleh F. Alquethamy,
Felise G. Adams 
,
Ram Maharjan,
Natasha N. Delgado,
Maoge Zang,
Katherine Ganio,
James C. Paton ,
Karl A. Hassan ,
Ian T. Paulsen ,
Christopher A. McDevitt ,
Amy K. Cain ,
Bart A. Eijkelkamp ,
Robert M. Kelly
,
Ram Maharjan,
Natasha N. Delgado,
Maoge Zang,
Katherine Ganio,
James C. Paton ,
Karl A. Hassan ,
Ian T. Paulsen ,
Christopher A. McDevitt ,
Amy K. Cain ,
Bart A. Eijkelkamp ,
Robert M. Kelly
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Abstract
Cadmium toxicity is a widespread problem, yet the interaction of this heavy metal with biological systems is poorly understood. Some microbes have evolved traits to proactively counteract cadmium toxicity, including Acinetobacter baumannii , which is notorious for persisting in harsh environments.