PBP1 of Staphylococcus aureus has multiple essential functions in cell division
K. Wacnik, V. A. Rao, X. Chen, L. Lafage, M. Pazos, S. Booth, W. Vollmer, J. K. Hobbs, R. J. Lewis, S. J. Foster
This study shows PBP1 in Staphylococcus aureus has essential roles in cell division through its enzymatic activity and PASTA domains, affecting septum formation and morphology.
bioRxiv · Oct 7, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology