Prophages divert Staphylococcus aureus defenses against host lipids
B. Zhou, A. Pathania, D. Pant, D. Halpern, P. Gaudu, P. Trieu-Cuot, A. Dias-Leao, C. Pagot, A. Solgadi, A. Gruss, K. Gloux
This study shows that prophages in Staphylococcus aureus modulate lipid incorporation into bacterial membranes, affecting antibiotic resistance and infection dynamics.
bioRxiv · Jan 27, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology