Live cell dynamics of production, explosive release and killing activity of phage tail-like weapons for Pseudomonas kin exclusion
Vacheron et al. visualize the dynamics of production, cellular transport and release of phage tail-like devices called R-tailocins by Pseudomonas bacteria and demonstrate their kin killing activity at single-cell level. The study offers insights into microbial competition mechanisms.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Communications Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-01581-1 |