The fatty acid synthesis pathway is a checkpoint for lipoteichoic acid synthesis in Staphylococcus aureus
Paprapach Wongdontree, Clara Louche, Julien Dairou, Vincent Léguillier, Christine Péchoux, Bastien Prost, Myriam Gominet, Karine Gloux, Patrick Trieu‐Cuot, Audrey Solgadi, Alexandra Gruss, Jamila Anba‐Mondoloni
This study identifies the fatty acid synthesis pathway as a key regulator of lipoteichoic acid synthesis in Staphylococcus aureus by controlling glycerophosphate availability.
bioRxiv · Apr 7, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology