Preferential catabolism of L- vs D-serine by Proteus mirabilis contributes to pathogenesis and catheter-associated urinary tract infection
A. L. Brauer, B. Learman, S. Taddei, N. Deka, B. Hunt, C. E. Armbruster
This study shows Proteus mirabilis preferentially catabolizes L-serine over D-serine in urine, with L-serine catabolism providing greater fitness advantage in urinary tract infections.
bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2022Microbiology