Oxygen concentration modulates colibactin production
N. Bossuet, C. Guyonnet, C. Chagneau, M. Tang-Fichaux, M. Penary, D. Loubet, P. Branchu, E. Oswald, J.-P. Nougayrede
This study shows that colibactin production in E. coli is maximal under anoxic conditions and decreases with oxygen concentration, suggesting adaptation to the intestinal environment.
bioRxiv · Jun 20, 2022Microbiology