Bacterium secretes chemical inhibitor that sensitizes competitor to bacteriophage infection
Z. Zang, C. Zhang, K. J. Park, D. A. Schwartz, R. Podicheti, J. T. Lennon, J. P. Gerdt
The paper identifies a bacterial secondary metabolite that sensitizes competitors to phage infection, providing a fitness advantage to the producer.
bioRxiv · Jan 31, 2024Microbiology