Differential crosstalk between toxin-immunity protein homologs divides Myxococcus nonself siblings into close and distant social relatives

Differential crosstalk between toxin-immunity protein homologs divides Myxococcus nonself siblings into close and distant social relatives

ABSTRACT Many bacteria discriminate self and nonself using toxins and their corresponding immunity proteins. The toxin–immunity systems often include homologs, potentially creating crosstalk with unknown influences on kin discrimination. In this study, we investigated the kinship controlled by four...

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Main Authors: Feng Wang, Jing Luo, Zheng Zhang, Ya Liu, Duo hong Sheng, Li Zhuo, Yue-zhong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2025-05-01
Series:mBio
Subjects:
toxin–immunity protein system
multiple homologous pairs
cross-immunity
kin discrimination
close and distant relationship
Myxococcus xanthus
Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.03902-24
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