Characterization of the Cell Division-Associated Peptidoglycan Amidase AmiA of Chlamydia trachomatis
Julia Dannenberg, Junghoon Lee, George W. Liechti, Christian F. Otten, Iris Löckener, Jula Reuter, Anna Klöckner, Sebastian Krannich, Tanja Schneider, Scot P. Ouellette, Beate Henrichfreise
This study characterizes AmiA_Ct, a peptidoglycan amidase in Chlamydia trachomatis, showing its role in degrading peptidoglycan during cell division and supporting normal growth and development.
Journal of Bacteriology · Mar 11, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology