Phosphoproteome Profiling of Klebsiella pneumoniae under Zinc-Limited and Zinc-Replete Conditions.

The bacterial pathogen Klebsiella pneumoniae causes nosocomial infections with the acquisition of multidrug resistance, impeding treatment options. This study investigated the effect of zinc limitation on the phosphoproteome of K. pneumoniae using quantitative mass spectrometry. New insight is provided into cellular signaling methods used by the pathogen to respond to nutrient-limited environments.