DJOKO LAB

Nutrient metal ions (including trace nutrients Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu) are essential for the function of nearly half of all proteins but they are toxic to cells if present in excess or if inserted into the wrong sites. The battle to control metal availability is now recognised as a key component of host-pathogen interactions in so-called "Nutritional Immunity" and there is growing interest in developing agents that manipulate nutrient metal level and location as new antimicrobial therapeutics.

Primary location: Durham United Kingdom