Mechanisms of bacterial immunity, protection, and survival during interbacterial warfare.
Cell Host Microbe
; 32(6): 794-803, 2024 Jun 12.
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ABSTRACT
Most bacteria live in communities, often with closely related strains and species with whom they must compete for space and resources. Consequently, bacteria have acquired or evolved mechanisms to antagonize competitors through the production of antibacterial toxins. Similar to bacterial systems that combat phage infection and mechanisms to thwart antibiotics, bacteria have also acquired and evolved features to protect themselves from antibacterial toxins. Just as there is a large body of research identifying and characterizing antibacterial proteins and toxin delivery systems, studies of bacterial mechanisms to resist and survive assault from competitors' weapons have also expanded tremendously. Emerging data are beginning to reveal protective processes and mechanisms that are as diverse as the toxins themselves. Protection against antibacterial toxins can be acquired by horizontal gene transfer, receptor or target alteration, induction of protective functions, physical barriers, and other diverse processes. Here, we review recent studies in this rapidly expanding field.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bactérias
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Toxinas Bacterianas
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
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Cell Host Microbe
Assunto da revista:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos