Genetic Analysis of F1 Cluster Phages that Infect Mycobacterium smegmatis Identifies Two Distinct Holin-Like Proteins that Regulate the Host Lysis Event
Richard S. Pollenz, Kira M. Ruiz-Houston, Wynter R. Dean, Loc Nguyen
This study identifies two holin-like proteins in F1 cluster phages that regulate lysis of Mycobacterium smegmatis, showing their distinct roles and interactions in the lysis process.
PLoS ONE · Apr 7, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology