Plasmid Costs Explain Plasmid Maintenance, Irrespective of the Nature of Compensatory Mutations
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12050841
Abstract: Conjugative plasmids often carry virulence and antibiotic-resistant genes. Therefore, understanding the behavior of these extra-chromosomal DNA elements gives insights into their spread. Bacteria frequently replicate slower after plasmids’ entry, an observation inconsistent with the plasmids’… read more here.
Keywords: plasmid costs; plasmid maintenance; compensatory mutations; costs explain ... See more keywords