DltX of Bacillus thuringiensis Is Essential for D-Alanylation of Teichoic Acids and Resistance to Antimicrobial Response in Insects
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01437
Abstract: The dlt operon of Gram-positive bacteria is required for the incorporation of D-alanine esters into cell wall-associated teichoic acids (TAs). Addition of D-alanine to TAs reduces the negative charge of the cell envelope thereby preventing… read more here.
Keywords: insects; alanine; teichoic acids; thuringiensis ... See more keywords
d-Alanylation of Lipoteichoic Acids in Streptococcus suis Reduces Association With Leukocytes in Porcine Blood
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.822369
Abstract: Streptococcus suis (S. suis) is a common swine pathogen but also poses a threat to human health in causing meningitis and severe cases of streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome (STSLS). Therefore, it is crucial to understand… read more here.
Keywords: lipoteichoic acids; suis; alanylation; blood ... See more keywords