A tripartite protein complex promotes DNA transport during natural transformation in firmicutes.
Marie Dewailly, Yoann Fauconnet, Cécile Ducrot, Anne‐Lise Soulet, Nathalie Campo, Raphaël Guérois, Juan Pablo Radicella, Patrice Polard, Jessica Andréani, Calum Johnston
This study identifies a tripartite protein complex essential for ssDNA uptake during natural transformation in firmicutes, validated through structural modeling and experimental assays.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Nov 19, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology