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A conserved electron transport chain sensitizes Bacteroides to a pore-forming type VI secretion toxin
Hannah K. Ratner, Brandon D Duong, Peng Miao…·Joseph D. Mougous
The paper identifies the Rnf electron transport chain as a susceptibility determinant for Bte2 pore-forming toxins in Bacteroides, showing its role in toxin-mediated membrane depolarization during gut colonization.
DOI 10.1101/2025.08.29.672963