The alternative sigma factor σ X mediates competence shut-off at the cell pole in Streptococcus pneumoniae

Competence is a widespread bacterial differentiation program driving antibiotic resistance and virulence in many pathogens. Here, we studied the spatiotemporal localization dynamics of the key regulators that master the two intertwined and transient transcription waves defining competence in . The f...

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Published ineLife Vol. 9
Main Authors Johnston, Calum Hg, Soulet, Anne-Lise, Bergé, Matthieu, Prudhomme, Marc, De Lemos, David, Polard, Patrice
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England eLife Sciences Publication 02.11.2020
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