The biofilm matrix protects Bacillus subtilis against hydrogen peroxide
Erika Muratov, Julian Keilholz, Ákos T. Kovács, Ralf Moeller
This study shows that the biofilm matrix, particularly EPS and TasA fibers, protects Bacillus subtilis against hydrogen peroxide, with sporulation playing a minor role.
bioRxiv · Jan 12, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology