Abstract
Iron is essential for Escherichia coli DNA synthesis. Hypoferremia may be an important host defense mechanism. This hypothesis of nutritional immunity was examined.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 64-65 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Surgical Forum |
| Volume | VOL. 36 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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- Surgery
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Loggie, B. W., & Hinchey, E. J. (1985). Role of nutritional immunity in bacterial peritonitis. Surgical Forum, VOL. 36, 64-65.