An Rhs effector uses distinct target cell functions to intoxicate bacterial and fungal competitors
Gabriela M. Avelar, Genady Pankov, Tina Sarapa, Janet Quinn, William N. Hunter, Colin Rickman, Sarah J. Coulthurst
This study identifies Rhs2 as a dual-kingdom T6SS effector that targets bacterial and fungal cells through distinct mechanisms, revealing how a single effector can act against different cellular architectures.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2026Microbiology