Particular Amino Acid on Lateral Interface Maintains FtsZ Function Under Acid Stress in Streptococcus mutans
Yuxing Chen, Yongliang Li, Jiahao Niu, Liuchang Yang, Yaqi Chi, Xue Cai, Fengjiao Xin, Jie Zhang, Xianyang Fang, Manas Mondal, Yiqin Gao, Xiaoyan Wang
This study identifies Arg68 on the lateral interface of S. mutans FtsZ as critical for maintaining its function under acid stress, offering a potential target for antimicrobial drugs.
bioRxiv · Jan 26, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology