T6SS: killing two bugs with one stone.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2021.10.006
Abstract: Bacteria deploy the type VI secretion system (T6SS) to inject effectors into bacterial rivals. Contrary to the prevailing model, a recent study (Le et al.) expands the target range of the T6SS by demonstrating that… read more here.
Keywords: two bugs; bugs one; t6ss killing; killing two ... See more keywords
VxrB Influences Antagonism within Biofilms by Controlling Competition through Extracellular Matrix Production and Type 6 Secretion
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01885-22
Abstract: This work demonstrates that the Vibrio cholerae type six secretion system (T6SS) can actively kill prey strains within the interior of biofilm populations with substantial impact on population dynamics. We additionally show that the response… read more here.
Keywords: matrix; competition; vxrb; t6ss killing ... See more keywords