Mercuric reductase

UniProtKB accession:  P00392

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UniProtKB description:  Resistance to Hg(2+) in bacteria appears to be governed by a specialized system which includes mercuric reductase. MerA protein is responsible for volatilizing mercury as Hg(0). Plays a pivotal role in mercury resistance under thiol-depleted conditions and cell protection (PubMed:16114877). Protects cells under thiol-depleted conditions (PubMed:16114877).