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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jordan Vacheron, Clara Margot Heiman, Christoph Keel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Communications Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-01581-1