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Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology
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(12): 226-231, 2018.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-711393
ABSTRACT
Heme (heam) is a kind of iron porphyrin complexes. It is the most presence of iron in human bodies and also the main source of iron for pathogenic bacteria. Heme causes oxidative damage,cell death and organ failure and promotes inflammation in bacterial infection. This article will review the structure and sources of heme and its role in the process of bacterial growth and infection.