Cross-talk between Dps proteins triggers manganese distribution as a defense strategy against oxidative stress

"Deinococcus radiodurans is a radiation resistant bacterium. For this reason, it has been a focus of several studies over the years. The aim has been to understand what makes this organism so resistant to different extreme conditions. Several protection mechanisms are present, such as enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems, namely Mn2+-Pi complexes. These mechanisms work synergistically, thereby conferring higher protection to this extraordinary organism.(...)