Exogenous antimicrobial straight-chain unsaturated fatty acids promote low-temperature growth of Staphylococcus aureus
Sharanya Paul, David Brewer, Matthew W. Frank, Arunachalam Muthaiyan, Vineet K. Singh, Antje Pokorny, Kelly Marie Hines, Jan‐Ulrik Dahl, Brian J. Wilkinson
This study shows that exogenous antimicrobial straight-chain unsaturated fatty acids (SCUFAs) promote low-temperature growth of Staphylococcus aureus by altering membrane lipid composition and enhancing carotenoid production.
bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology