Tobias Dörr
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Control of bacterial cell wall autolysins by peptidoglycan crosslinking mode - Nature Communications
Sep 11, 2024 |
nature.com | Laura Alvarez |Gabriel Torrens |Anna Weaver |Tobias Dörr
AbstractTo withstand their internal turgor pressure and external threats, most bacteria have a protective peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall. The growth of this PG polymer relies on autolysins, enzymes that create space within the structure. Despite extensive research, the regulatory mechanisms governing these PG-degrading enzymes remain poorly understood.
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