Iqra R. Kasu

Developmentally-regulated proteolysis by MdfA and ClpCP mediates metabolic differentiation during Bacillus subtilis sporulation

The paper shows that MdfA and ClpCP protease regulate metabolic differentiation in Bacillus subtilis sporulation by depleting metabolic enzymes in the forespore.

Catabolism of germinant amino acids is required to prevent premature spore germination in Bacillus subtilis

This study shows that catabolism of germinant amino acids prevents premature spore germination in Bacillus subtilis by clearing these metabolites from the environment.