Transposon insertion sequencing identifies genetic determinants of intrinsic rifamycin resistance in Mycobacterium abscessus
Kotaro Sawai, Hidetada Hirakawa, Tatehiko Mima, Yuta Morishige, Yasuhiro Maeda, Motoko Shinohara, Satoshi Mitarai, Yohei Doi, Yusuke Minato
This study uses transposon insertion sequencing to identify genes contributing to intrinsic rifamycin resistance in Mycobacterium abscessus, revealing new mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology