MicrobiologybioRxiv
Polyphosphate Functions In Vivo as Iron Chelator and Fenton Inhibitor
U. Jakob, F. Beaufay, E. K. Quarles…·W. Y. Wholey
The paper shows polyphosphate prevents iron-induced oxidative stress by chelating iron and inhibiting the Fenton reaction in bacteria.
DOI 10.1128/mbio.01017-20