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Communication Gene lasR Enhances Viral Infection in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Jim Crocker
11th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study was conducted by researchers at Wenzhou Medical University
- The LasR system in Pseudomonas aeruginosa significantly impacts its susceptibility to phage infection
- Bacteria without a functional LasR system are more vulnerable to phage attacks
References
Main Study
1) Quorum sensing gene lasR promotes phage vB_Pae_PLY infection in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Published 10th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-024-03349-7
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