A single nucleotide change affects fur-dependent regulation of sodB in H. pylori.
Helicobacter pylori is a significant human pathogen that has adapted to survive the many stresses found within the gastric environment.Superoxide Dismutase (SodB) is an important factor that helps H.pylori combat oxidative stress.sodB was previously shown to be repressed by the Ferric Uptake Regulator (Fur) in the absence of hbl5266ca iron (apo-Fur