Antibiotic breakdown by susceptible bacteria enhances the establishment of β-lactam resistant mutants
M. Saebelfeld, S. G. Das, J. Brink, A. Hagenbeek, J. Krug, J. A. G. de Visser
The paper shows that susceptible bacteria breaking down antibiotics can increase the establishment of resistant mutants, despite their low enzymatic activity.
bioRxiv · Apr 20, 2021Evolutionary Biology