Functional Divergence and Conservation in the QueC Protein Family (PF06508): From tRNA Modification to Anti-Phage Defense
Kaitlynn Libby, Crista Calia, Rahul Benda, Valérie de Crécy‐Lagard, Geoffrey Hutinet
This study maps the functional diversification of the QueC protein family, identifying residues critical for tRNA modification and characterizing its repurposing in anti-phage defense and other biochemical pathways.
Biochemical Journal · Jun 18, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology