Stenotrophomonas maltophilia exhibits defensive multicellularity in response to a Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing molecule
Stefan Katharios-Lanwermeyer, Tiffany M. Zarrella, Marshall Godsil, E. S. Severin, Alejandro E. Casiano, Chin‐Hsien Tai, Anupama Khare
This study shows that S. maltophilia forms protective multicellular aggregates in response to PQS from P. aeruginosa, enhancing survival during co-infection.
bioRxiv · May 2, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology