MetA is a thermal fuse that arrests growth and protects Escherichia coli at elevated temperatures
S. J. Schink, Z. H. Gough, E. Biselli, M. G. Huiman, Y.-F. Chang, M. Basan, U. Gerland
The paper shows that E. coli uses MetA degradation to induce growth arrest and enhance survival at high temperatures.
bioRxiv · Jun 14, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology