Cellular Self-Digestion and Persistence in Bacteria
Cellular self-digestion is an evolutionarily conserved process occurring in prokaryotic cells that enables survival under stressful conditions by recycling essential energy molecules. Self-digestion, which is triggered by extracellular stress conditions, such as nutrient depletion and overpopulation...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2269 |