Deciphering the evolutionary history of ectoine catabolism, a compatible solute utilized by Vibrio diabolicus as an osmoprotectant and a nutrient source
Katherine E. Boas Lichty, Heather E. Thomas, Soham M. Bhide, Gary P. Richards, E. Fidelma Boyd
This paper identifies ectoine catabolism pathways in diverse bacterial and archaeal species, showing their evolutionary distribution and environmental relevance.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology · Apr 20, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology