Genome mining reveals the prevalence and extensive diversity of toxin–antitoxin systems in Staphylococcus aureus

IntroductionStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a highly pathogenic and adaptable Gram-positive bacterium that exhibits persistence in various environments. The toxin-antitoxin (TA) system plays a crucial role in the defense mechanism of bacterial pathogens, allowing them to survive in stressful co...

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Main Authors: Jie Xu, Ying Wang, Fang Liu, Guangcai Duan, Haiyan Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1165981/full