Linking MSMEG_1353 to lipid metabolism and envelope integrity in Mycolicibacterium smegmatis
Ziwen Xie, Trillion Surya Lioe, Abhipsa Sahu, Jiahao Cui, David Ruiz Carrillo, Tatsuhiko Kadowaki, Boris Tefsen
This study investigates MSMEG_1353's role in lipid metabolism and envelope integrity in M. smegmatis through CRISPRi knockdown, revealing its impact on cell morphology, biofilm formation, and antibiotic susceptibility.
bioRxiv · Dec 18, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology