Structure-Function analysis of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DltE reveals D-alanylated lipoteichoic acids as direct symbiotic cues supporting Drosophila juvenile growth
N. Nikolopoulos, R. C. Matos, S. Ravaud, P. Courtin, H. Akherraz, S. Palussiere, V. Gueguen-Chaignon, M. Salomon-Mallet, A. Guillot, Y. Guerardel, M.-P. Chapot-Chartier, C. Grangeasse, F. Leulier
The paper identifies D-Ala-LTAs as symbiotic cues that support Drosophila juvenile growth by promoting intestinal peptidase expression through the action of DltE.
bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2022Microbiology