Activation of programmed cell death and counter-defense functions of phage accessory genes
S. Silas, H. Carion, K. S. Makarova, E. Laderman, D. S. Godinez, M. Johnson, A. Fossati, D. Swaney, M. Bocek, E. V. Koonin, J. Bondy-Denomy
The paper identifies and characterizes phage accessory genes (AGs) that activate host antiviral immunity, including programmed cell death, and explores their evolutionary implications.
bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology