Escherichia coli O157:H7 responds to phosphate starvation by modifying LPS involved in biofilm formation
P. Vogeleer, A. T. Vincent, S. M. Chekabab, S. J. Charette, A. Novikov, M. Caroff, F. Beaudry, M. Jacques, J. Harel
This study shows that phosphate starvation in E. coli O157:H7 activates PhoB, leading to LPS modifications that enhance biofilm formation and autoagglutination.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology