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Kristina M. Sztanko

University of TorontoORCID 0009-0006-4356-1942Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Organism:bacteria (other)· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1

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Alan R. DavidsoniD· 2 shared Karen L. MaxwelliD· 2 shared Ahmed O. YusufiD· 1 shared Alexa D. Fitzpatrick· 1 shared Cayla M. BurkiD· 1 shared Courtney K. EllisoniD· 1 shared Jill Greenlaw· 1 shared Matthias D. KochiD· 1 shared

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MicrobiologyCell ReportsPeer-reviewedJan 1, 2026

Prophages express a type IV pilus component to provide anti-phage defence

Kristina M. Sztanko, Taylor J. Ellison, Jill Greenlaw…·Alan R. Davidson

The paper identifies prophage-encoded proteins similar to FimU, which replace bacterial cell surface components to defend against phage infection.

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MicrobiologyNaturePeer-reviewedJul 16, 2025

Prophages block cell surface receptors to ensure survival of their viral progeny

Véronique L. Taylor, Pramalkumar H. Patel, Megha Shah…·Karen L. Maxwell

The paper identifies a prophage protein that modulates pilus dynamics to prevent phage progeny destruction, enhancing survival through quorum sensing.

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