The dgc2 gene encoding di-guanylate cyclase suppresses both motility and biofilm formation in the filamentous cyanobacterium Leptolyngbya boryana.
K. Toida, W. Kushida, H. Yamamoto, K. Yamamoto, K. Uesaka, K. Ihara, Y. Fujita, H. Iwasaki
This study identifies the dgc2 gene in Leptolyngbya boryana, showing that its inactivation suppresses motility and enhances biofilm formation, revealing a novel role for c-di-GMP in colony pattern formation.
bioRxiv · Jan 10, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology