Competence-Associated Peptide BriC Alters Fatty Acid Biosynthesis in Streptococcus pneumoniae

Adaptation of bacteria to their host environment is a key component of colonization and pathogenesis. As an essential component of bacterial membranes, fatty acid composition contributes to host adaptation.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Surya D. Aggarwal, Jessica M. Gullett, Tara Fedder, J. Pedro F. Safi, Charles O. Rock, N. Luisa Hiller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021-06-01
Series:mSphere
Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSphere.00145-21