Penicillin-binding protein redundancy in Bacillus subtilis enables growth during alkaline shock
S. L. Mitchell, D. B. Kearns, E. E. Carlson
This study shows that Bacillus subtilis uses redundant penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) to adapt to alkaline stress, with some PBPs becoming more active or modified during alkaline shock.
bioRxiv · Mar 20, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology