Dr Karrera Djoko's Outputs (2)

Handling of nutrient copper in the bacterial envelope (2018)
Journal Article
Stewart, L. J., Thaqi, D., Kobe, B., McEwan, A. G., Waldron, K. J., & Djoko, K. Y. (2019). Handling of nutrient copper in the bacterial envelope. Metallomics, 11(1), 50-63. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8mt00218e

In bacteria, copper (Cu) is often recognised for its potential toxicity and its antibacterial activity is now considered a key component of the mammalian innate immune system. Cu ions bound in weak sites can catalyse harmful redox reactions while Cu... Read More about Handling of nutrient copper in the bacterial envelope.

Copper ions and coordination complexes as novel carbapenem adjuvants (2018)
Journal Article
Djoko, K. Y., Achard, M. E., Phan, M., Lo, A. W., Miraula, M., Prombhul, S., …Schembri, M. A. (2018). Copper ions and coordination complexes as novel carbapenem adjuvants. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 62(2), e02280-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.02280-17

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are an urgent threat to global human health. These organisms produce β-lactamases with carbapenemase activity, such as the metallo-β-lactamase NDM-1, which is notable due to its association with mobile genetic... Read More about Copper ions and coordination complexes as novel carbapenem adjuvants.