An N-acetyltransferase required for EsxA N-terminal protein acetylation and virulence in Mycobacterium marinum.
O. A. Collars, B. S. Jones, D. D. Hu, S. D. Weaver, M. M. Champion, P. A. Champion
This study identifies Emp1 as the N-acetyltransferase responsible for EsxA acetylation in Mycobacterium marinum, showing its role in virulence and macrophage cytolysis.
bioRxiv · Mar 14, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology