Integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs): what they do and how they work
CM Johnson, AD Grossman - Annual review of genetics, 2015 - annualreviews.org
Horizontal gene transfer plays a major role in microbial evolution, allowing microbes to
acquire new genes and phenotypes. Integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs, aka …
acquire new genes and phenotypes. Integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs, aka …
Type IV secretion in Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria
Type IV secretion systems (T4SSs) are versatile multiprotein nanomachines spanning the
entire cell envelope in Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria. They play important …
entire cell envelope in Gram‐negative and Gram‐positive bacteria. They play important …
[BOOK][B] Practical handbook of microbiology
LH Green, E Goldman - 2021 - books.google.com
Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …
Key components of the eight classes of type IV secretion systems involved in bacterial conjugation or protein secretion
Conjugation of DNA through a type IV secretion system (T4SS) drives horizontal gene
transfer. Yet little is known on the diversity of these nanomachines. We previously found that …
transfer. Yet little is known on the diversity of these nanomachines. We previously found that …
Conjugation in gram‐positive bacteria
N Goessweiner-Mohr, K Arends… - … : Biology and Impact …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Conjugative transfer is an important driver in evolution, enabling bacteria to acquire new
traits (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). During conjugative transfer, DNA translocation across the cell envelopes …
traits (1, 2, 3, 4, 5). During conjugative transfer, DNA translocation across the cell envelopes …
The rich tapestry of bacterial protein translocation systems
PJ Christie - The protein journal, 2019 - Springer
The translocation of proteins across membranes is a fundamental cellular function. Bacteria
have evolved a striking array of pathways for delivering proteins into or across cytoplasmic …
have evolved a striking array of pathways for delivering proteins into or across cytoplasmic …
Biological and structural diversity of type IV secretion systems
YG Li, B Hu, PJ Christie - Microbiology spectrum, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
The bacterial type IV secretion systems (T4SSs) are a functionally diverse superfamily of
secretion systems found in many species of bacteria. Collectively, the T4SSs translocate …
secretion systems found in many species of bacteria. Collectively, the T4SSs translocate …
Breaking barriers: pCF10 type 4 secretion system relies on a self-regulating muramidase to modulate the cell wall
Conjugative type 4 secretion systems (T4SSs) are the main driver for the spread of antibiotic
resistance genes and virulence factors in bacteria. To deliver the DNA substrate to recipient …
resistance genes and virulence factors in bacteria. To deliver the DNA substrate to recipient …
Broad-host-range Inc18 plasmids: occurrence, spread and transfer mechanisms
Conjugative plasmid transfer is one of the major mechanisms responsible for the spread of
antibiotic resistance and virulence genes. The incompatibility (Inc) 18 group of plasmids is a …
antibiotic resistance and virulence genes. The incompatibility (Inc) 18 group of plasmids is a …
Biology of ICEBs1, an integrative and conjugative element in Bacillus subtilis
Horizontal gene transfer plays a profound role in bacterial evolution by propelling the rapid
transfer of genes and gene cassettes. Integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs) are one …
transfer of genes and gene cassettes. Integrative and conjugative elements (ICEs) are one …