A Putative Lipoprotein Mediates Cell-Cell Contact for Type VI Secretion System-Dependent Killing of Specific Competitors
Lauren Speare, Madison Woo, Anne K. Dunn, Alecia N. Septer
Abstract
T6SSs are broadly distributed interbacterial weapons that share an evolutionary history with bacteriophage. Because the T6SS can be used to kill neighboring cells, it can impact the spatial distribution and biological function of both free-living and host-associated microbial communities.
Topics & Concepts
Type VI secretion systemBiologySecretionEffectorVibrioVibrio choleraeBacteriophageMicrobiologyMicrobiomeVirulenceHost (biology)Cell biologyBacteriaGeneticsGeneBiochemistryEscherichia coliVibrio bacteria research studiesBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingAntibiotic Resistance in Bacteria