A Bacterial Toxin Perturbs Intracellular Amino Acid Balance To Induce Persistence
To overcome various environmental challenges, bacterial cells can enter a physiologically quiescent state, known as dormancy or persistence, which balances growth and viability. In this study, we report a new mechanism by which a toxin-antitoxin system responds to harsh environmental conditions or...
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| Language: | EN |
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American Society for Microbiology
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/15fbbddf83894fcabcc6c901c60da3b3 |
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| Summary: | To overcome various environmental challenges, bacterial cells can enter a physiologically quiescent state, known as dormancy or persistence, which balances growth and viability. In this study, we report a new mechanism by which a toxin-antitoxin system responds to harsh environmental conditions or nutrient deprivation by orchestrating a dormant state while preserving viability. |
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