Distinct Phage-Encoded Enzymes for Substitution of Deoxythymidine by Deoxyuridine in Phage Genomes.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2025 at "Advanced science"
DOI: 10.1002/advs.202512937
Abstract: DNA base modification is a common strategy used by bacteriophages to evade host immune detection. A prominent example is dU‐DNA, where thymidine is globally replaced with 2′‐deoxyuridine. Despite its widespread occurrence, dU‐DNA's biosynthetic pathways and… read more here.
Keywords: enzymes substitution; phage; encoded enzymes; phage encoded ... See more keywords