Molecular Piracy: Redirection of Bacteriophage Capsid Assembly by Mobile Genetic Elements

Horizontal transfer of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) is a key aspect of the evolution of bacterial pathogens. Transduction by bacteriophages is especially important in this process. Bacteriophages—which assemble a machinery for efficient encapsidation and transfer of genetic material&...

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Main Author: Terje Dokland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/11/11/1003