Poly-γ-glutamic acid secretion protects Bacillus subtilis from zinc and copper intoxication
R. Deol, A. Louis, H. L. Glazer, W. Hosseinion, P. Chandrangsu
This study shows that Bacillus subtilis produces poly-gamma-glutamate to protect against zinc and copper toxicity, independent of the DegS-DegQ system.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2021Microbiology