MicrobiologybioRxiv
Structure-Function analysis of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DltE reveals D-alanylated lipoteichoic acids as direct symbiotic cues supporting Drosophila juvenile growth
N. Nikolopoulos, R. C. Matos, S. Ravaud…·F. Leulier
The paper identifies D-Ala-LTAs as symbiotic cues that support Drosophila juvenile growth by promoting intestinal peptidase expression through the action of DltE.
DOI 10.7554/elife.84669