Interaction and modulation of two antagonistic cell wall enzymes of mycobacteria.
Bacterial cell growth and division require coordinated cell wall hydrolysis and synthesis, allowing for the removal and expansion of cell wall material. Without proper coordination, unchecked hydrolysis can result in cell lysis. How these opposing activities are simultaneously regulated is poorly un...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2912383?pdf=render |