Identification of essential genes for Escherichia coli aryl polyene biosynthesis and function in biofilm formation
I. Johnston, L. J. Osborn, R. L. Markley, E. A. McManus, A. Kadam, K. B. Schultz, N. Nagajothi, P. A. Ahern, J. M. Brown, J. Claesen
This study identifies essential genes for aryl polyene biosynthesis in E. coli and shows APEs enhance biofilm formation and oxidative stress resistance.
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes · Jul 2, 2021Peer-reviewedMicrobiology