Two potent, functionally redundant MazF toxins inactivate the 16S rRNA anti-Shine-Dalgarno sequence and are differentially expressed in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Timothy W Sherrier, Eduardo Artur Troian, Unnati Chauhan, Tatsuki Miyamoto, Nancy A. Woychik
This study identifies two MazF toxins in Mycobacterium tuberculosis that target the 16S rRNA anti-Shine-Dalgarno sequence, showing differential expression under stress conditions.
bioRxiv · Oct 24, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology