A bistable orthogonal prokaryotic differentiation system underlying development of conjugative transfer competence
S. Sulser, A. Vucicevic, V. Bellini, R. Moritz, F. Delavat, V. Sentchilo, N. Carraro, J. R. van der Meer
The paper investigates the life-style of an integrative conjugative element in Pseudomonas, revealing a bistable orthogonal system that controls transfer competence in a subset of cells.
bioRxiv · Nov 30, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology