K. L. Maxwell

Prophages express a type IV pilus component to provide anti-phage defence

The paper identifies prophage-encoded proteins similar to FimU, which replace bacterial cell surface components to defend against phage infection.

Prophages block cell surface receptors to ensure survival of their viral progeny

The paper identifies a prophage protein that modulates pilus dynamics to prevent phage progeny destruction, enhancing survival through quorum sensing.

Inhibition of PQS signaling by the Pf bacteriophage protein PfsE enhances viral replication in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The paper identifies PfsE as a Pf phage protein that inhibits PQS quorum sensing and type IV pili extension, enhancing viral replication and protecting the host from competing phages.

Structural and mechanistic insight into CRISPR-Cas9 inhibition by anti-CRISPR protein AcrIIC4

This study investigates how AcrIIC4 inhibits CRISPR-Cas9 by binding to its Recognition Domain and blocking DNA cleavage through conformational changes.

F-type Pyocins are Diverse Non-Contractile Phage Tail-Like Weapons for Killing Pseudomonas aeruginosa

This paper investigates F-type pyocins, showing they are diverse, potent bacteriocins with distinct killing specificities and potential as anti-bacterial therapeutics.