The 3'UTR of vigR is required for virulence in Staphylococcus aureus and has expanded through STAR sequence repeat insertions
D. G. Mediati, W. Dan, D. Lalaouna, H. Dinh, A. Pokhrel, T. P. Stinear, A. Cain, J. J. Tree
This study identifies the 3'UTR of vigR as critical for virulence in S. aureus, showing it regulates cell wall metabolism and interacts with mRNAs involved in virulence and antibiotic tolerance.
bioRxiv · May 16, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology