Mycobacterial FtsEX-RipC interaction is required for normal growth and cell morphology in rifampicin and low ionic strength conditions

ABSTRACTTuberculosis, a lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains a major global health problem ranking as the second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. One of the major factors contributing toward Mtb’s success as a pathogen is its unique cell wall and its...

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Main Authors: Veneshley Samuels, Andani E. Mulelu, Hlumani Ndlovu, Mohlopheni J. Marakalala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2024-03-01
Series:Microbiology Spectrum
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.02515-23