Regulation of Chitin-Dependent Growth and Natural Competence in <i>Vibrio parahaemolyticus</i>
Vibrios can degrade chitin surfaces to soluble N-acetyl glucosamine oligosaccharides (GlcNAc<sub>n</sub>) that can be utilized as a carbon source and also induce a state of natural genetic competence. In this study, we characterized chitin-dependent growth and natural competence in <i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-08-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/9/1303 |