Extracellular proteases are an essential public good supporting Bacillus subtilis growth through exogenous protein degradation
T. Rosazza, L. Eigentler, C. S. Earl, F. A. Davidson, N. R. Stanley-Wall
This study shows that extracellular proteases in Bacillus subtilis act as a public good to degrade polymeric proteins, supporting growth and revealing a public good dilemma in nutrient-poor environments.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology