Phage proofing Pseudomonas putida uncovers novel broad-spectrum phage resistance protein Psh
Ben Diaz, Stephen Won, James Dekontee Jaryenneh, Md. Maksudur Rahman, Vallari R. Chourasia, Catherine M. Mageeney
The paper identifies a novel phage resistance mechanism in Pseudomonas putida through experimental evolution, revealing a secreted protein Psh that confers broad-spectrum phage resistance without fitness costs.
bioRxiv · Sep 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology