Jumbo phages possess independent synthesis and utilization systems of NAD+
Cunyuan Li, Kaiping Liu, Chengxiang Gu, Ming Li, Ping Zhou, Linxing Chen, Shize Sun, Xiaoyue Li, Limin Wang, Wei Ni, Shengwei Hu
This study identifies NAD-jumbo phages, which synthesize and utilize NAD+ for their life cycle, and finds they are widespread in various ecosystems.
Microbiome · Dec 20, 2024Peer-reviewedMicrobiology