The iron-regulated surface determinant B (IsdB) protein from Staphylococcus aureus acts as a vitronectin receptor
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): TOF/TOF 5800
ORGANISM(S): Staphylococcus Aureus
TISSUE(S): Bacterial Protein
SUBMITTER: 
giampiero pietrocola
LAB HEAD: Giampiero Pietrocola
PROVIDER: PXD019371 | Pride | 2020-06-04
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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