Lipoteichoic acid biosynthesis by Staphylococcus aureus is controlled by the MspA protein through competitive interference.
D. Bonini, S. Duggan, A. A. Alnahari, T. Brignoli, H. Strahl, R. C. Massey
This study shows that MspA regulates lipoteichoic acid levels in S. aureus by interfering with LtaA-LtaS interactions, affecting cell size and pathogenicity.
bioRxiv · May 9, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology