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R. Shields

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Organism:bacteria (other)· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 1

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A. Quick· 1 shared A. R. Walker· 1 shared J. Kaspar· 1 shared K. King· 1 shared R. Burne· 1 shared S. King· 1 shared

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A. Quick

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Activation of TnSmu1, an integrative and conjugative element, by an ImmR-like transcriptional regulator in Streptococcus mutans

S. King, A. Quick, K. King, A. R. Walker, R. Shields

This study identifies a regulatory module controlling TnSmu1 activation in Streptococcus mutans, showing its deleterious effects on bacterial physiology.

bioRxiv · May 11, 2022Microbiology

Competence Inhibition by the XrpA Peptide Encoded Within the comX Gene of Streptococcus mutans

J. Kaspar, R. Shields, R. Burne

This study identifies XrpA, a peptide encoded within the comX gene of Streptococcus mutans, as a negative regulator of the ComRS system, affecting competence development and subpopulation behaviors.

bioRxiv · May 3, 2018Microbiology