Extracellular DNA controls expression of Pseudomonas aeruginosa genes involved in nutrient utilization, metal homeostasis, acid pH tolerance and virulence.

Conclusion. The diverse functions of the eDNA-regulated genes underscore the important role of this extracellular polymer in promoting antibiotic resistance, virulence, acid tolerance and nutrient utilization; phenotypes that contribute to long-term survival. PMID: 32242794 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32242794?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - April 2, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lewenza S, Johnson L, Charron-Mazenod L, Hong M, Mulcahy-O'Grady H Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research

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