Nonsynonymous mutations in fepR are associated with Listeria adaptation to low concentrations of benzalkonium chloride, but not increased survival in use level concentrations of benzalkonium chloride.
S. J. Bolten, S. Harrand, J. Skeens, M. Wiedmann
The paper identifies nonsynonymous fepR mutations in Listeria strains adapted to low benzalkonium chloride concentrations but finds no increased survival at use-level concentrations.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology