Defining the genetic landscape of acid and oxidative stress tolerance in Streptococcus mutans by pooled CRISPR interference screening
Yaqi Chi, Yuxing Chen, Chongyang Yuan, Li Yang, Mingrui Zhang, Xiaolin Chen, Yiran Zhao, Ming Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Yongliang Li
This study identifies genes critical for acid and oxidative stress tolerance in Streptococcus mutans using CRISPRi screens and reveals core physiological processes involved in stress adaptation.
bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology