Targeted hypermutation of putative antigen sensors in multicellular bacteria
H. Dore, A. R. Eisenberg, E. N. Junkins, A. Ganesh, O. X. Cordero, B. G. Paul, D. L. Valentine, M. A. O'Malley, E. G. Wilbanks
The paper shows multicellular bacteria use DGRs to diversify antigen sensors, enhancing adaptive immunity and supporting the evolution of multicellularity.
bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology