Polar protein Wag31 both activates and inhibits cell wall metabolism at the poles and septum
N. Habibi Arejan, P. B. Patel, S. Quintanilla, A. Emami Saleh, C. C. Boutte
This study identifies distinct functions of Wag31 in mycobacterial polar growth and septation, showing it both activates and inhibits cell wall metabolism at different cellular locations.
bioRxiv · May 31, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology