The potential regulatory role of mannose phosphotransferase system EII in alkaline resistance of Enterococcus faecalis
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DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2025.2487944
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the role of mannose phosphotransferase system (Man-PTS) EII in the alkaline resistance of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis). Methods The Man-PTS EIID (mptD) deletion (ΔmptD) and overexpressing (+mptD) strains of E. faecalis… read more here.
Keywords: man pts; resistance; alkaline resistance; pts eii ... See more keywords
Structural Basis of the Mechanisms of Action and Immunity of Lactococcin A, a Class IId Bacteriocin
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.00066-23
Abstract: Class IId (lactococcin-like) bacteriocins and class IIa (pediocin-like) bacteriocins share a few similarities: (i) both induce membrane leakage and cell death by specifically binding the mannose phosphotransferase system (man-PTS) on their target cells, and (ii)… read more here.
Keywords: class iid; class; immunity; man pts ... See more keywords
Structural Basis of Pore Formation in the Mannose Phosphotransferase System by Pediocin PA-1
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01992-21
Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous microorganism responsible for listeriosis, a rare but severe disease in humans, who become infected by ingesting contaminated food products (i.e., dairy, meat, fish, and vegetables): the disease has a fatality… read more here.
Keywords: listeria monocytogenes; pediocin; phosphotransferase system; mannose phosphotransferase ... See more keywords
The Streptococcus pyogenes mannose phosphotransferase system (Man-PTS) influences antimicrobial activity and niche-specific nasopharyngeal infection
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DOI: 10.1128/jb.00492-24
Abstract: ABSTRACT Streptococcus pyogenes is a human-adapted pathogen that can cause multiple diseases, including pharyngitis and skin infections. Although this bacterium produces many virulence factors, how S. pyogenes competes with the host microbiota is not well… read more here.
Keywords: streptococcus pyogenes; sugar; infection; man pts ... See more keywords