Effects of CwlM, a peptidoglycan synthesis regulator, on beta-lactam resistance and host-pathogen interactions
Cátia Silveiro, Diana Mortinho, Francisco Olivença, Manoj Mandal, David Pires, Elsa Anes, Maria João Catalão
This study investigates the role of CwlM in beta-lactam resistance and intracellular survival in Mycobacterium smegmatis, finding it promotes resistance and supports survival in macrophages without PG-hydrolytic activity.
bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology