Alanine and glutamate catabolism ensure proper sporulation by preventing premature germination and providing energy respectively
F. Lyu, T. Zhang, D. Yang, L. Rao, X. Liao
The paper identifies roles for alanine and glutamate catabolism in bacterial sporulation, showing they prevent premature germination and provide energy, respectively.
bioRxiv · Mar 4, 2024Microbiology