Nuclease-NTPase systems use shared molecular features to controlbacterial anti-phage defense
Adelyn E. Ragucci, Sadie P. Antine, Ethan M. Leviss, Sarah E. Mooney, Jasmine M. Garcia, Lena Shyrokova, Vasili Hauryliuk, Amy S.Y. Lee, Philip J. Kranzusch
The paper analyzes 16 nuclease-NTPase systems to identify shared features controlling bacterial anti-phage defense, revealing universal protein complex formation and broad nucleic acid degradation capabilities.
bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology