The glutathione import system satisfies the Staphylococcus aureus nutrient sulfur requirement and promotes interspecies competition.
J. M. Lensmire, M. R. Wischer, L. M. Sosinski, E. Ensink, J. P. Dodson, J. C. Shook, P. C. Delekta, C. C. Cooper, D. Havlichek, M. H. Mulks, S. Y. Lunt, J. Ravi, N. D. Hammer
This study identifies a glutathione import system in Staphylococcus aureus that enables sulfur acquisition and competitive advantage over S. epidermidis.
bioRxiv · Oct 26, 2021Microbiology