The quorum sensing system NprR-NprRB contributes to spreading and fitness in colony biofilms of Bacillus thuringiensis.
A. Verdugo-Fuentes, M. de la Torre, J. Rocha
This study shows that the NprR-NprRB quorum sensing system in Bacillus thuringiensis enhances biofilm spreading and bacterial fitness through the lipopeptide kurstakin.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology