Knockout of ykcB, a putative glycosyltransferase, leads to vancomycin resistance in Bacillus subtilis
K. Ishikawa, R. Shirakawa, D. Takano, T. Kosaki, K. Furuta, C. Kaito
This study identifies ykcB knockout in Bacillus subtilis as a cause of vancomycin resistance, with associated changes in cell surface composition and increased pathogenicity.
bioRxiv · Aug 30, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology