The extracellular matrix is a critical component of microbial biofilms, such as dental plaque,
maintaining the spatial arrangement of cells and coordinating cellular functions throughout …

Biofilms are widespread in nature and constitute an important strategy implemented by
microorganisms to survive in sometimes harsh environmental conditions. They can be …

Quorum sensing (QS) is a communication mechanism between bacteria that allows specific
processes to be controlled, such as biofilm formation, virulence factor expression, production …

In recent years, the effectiveness of antimicrobials in the treatment of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa infections has gradually decreased. This pathogen can be observed in several …

Ever since the signal hypothesis was proposed in 1971, the exact nature of signal peptides
has been a focus point of research. The prediction of signal peptides and protein subcellular …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses sophisticated secretion systems, named 6 kDa early
secretory antigenic target (ESAT6) protein family secretion (ESX) systems (also known as …

Bacteria utilise specialised protein secretion systems to interact with host organisms,
competitor bacteria, and the environment. The Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a versatile …

Protein secretion systems are vital for prokaryotic life, as they enable bacteria to acquire
nutrients, communicate with other species, defend against biological and chemical agents …

Bacteria with two cell membranes (diderms) have evolved complex systems for protein
secretion. These systems were extensively studied in some model bacteria, but the …

Type VII secretion systems (T7SSs) have a key role in the secretion of effector proteins in
non-pathogenic mycobacteria and pathogenic mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium …