Staphylococcal secreted cytotoxins are competition sensing signals for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
G. Z. Wang, E. A. Warren, A. L. Haas, A. S. Pena, M. R. Kiedrowski, B. Lomenick, T.-F. Chou, J. M. Bomberger, D. A. Tirrell, D. H. Limoli
This study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses Staphylococcus aureus secreted toxins as signals to detect competition and activate its type six secretion system to outcompete S. aureus during coinfection.
bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology