Elongasome Dysfunction Triggers Dependence on MepM-Mediated Peptidoglycan Recycling
Lama Shamseddine, Manon Janet-Maitre, Asmaa Yousra Chikhi, Harinderbir Kaur, Jean‐Luc Pellequer, Ina Attrée, Viviana Job
This study identifies MepM-mediated peptidoglycan recycling as essential for bacterial survival when elongasome function is impaired, highlighting its potential as a target for antibacterial therapies.
bioRxiv · Apr 15, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology