Stress-induced formation of cell wall-deficient cells in filamentous actinomycetes
K. Ramijan, E. Ultee, J. Willemse, J. Wondergem, D. Heinrich, A. Briegel, G. van Wezel, D. Claessen
This study shows filamentous actinomycetes can naturally form cell wall-deficient S-cells under hyperosmotic stress, which can transition to stable wall-less forms with prolonged exposure.
bioRxiv · May 2, 2018Microbiology