The fabM Gene Product of Streptococcus mutans Is Responsible for the Synthesis of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and Is Necessary for Survival at Low pH

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• Publication year

  2004

• Venue

  Journal of Bacteriology

• Publication date

  2004-07-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

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  DOI 10.1128/JB.186.13.4152-4158.2004PMID 15205416PMCID PMC421590
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