Conserved and Diverse Traits of Adhesion Devices from <i>Siphoviridae</i> Recognizing Proteinaceous or Saccharidic Receptors
Bacteriophages can play beneficial roles in phage therapy and destruction of food pathogens. Conversely, they play negative roles as they infect bacteria involved in fermentation, resulting in serious industrial losses. <i>Siphoviridae</i> phages possess a long non-contractile tail and u...
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/5/512 |