Lytic transglycosylase repertoire diversity enables daughter cell separation and antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli under acidic stress
C.-R. Lee, J. E. Son, S. H. Park, U. Choi
This study identifies MltE and MltC as critical lytic transglycosylases that enable Escherichia coli survival and antibiotic resistance under acidic stress by facilitating daughter cell separation and maintaining membrane integrity.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology