Peptidoglycan (PG) is an essential molecule for the survival of bacteria, and thus, its
biosynthesis and remodeling have always been in the spotlight when it comes to the …

Genomic studies have revealed the presence of Ser/Thr kinases and phosphatases in many
bacterial species, although their physiological roles have largely been unclear. Here we …

It is generally assumed that antibiotics and resistance determinants are the task forces of a
biological warfare in which each resistance determinant counteracts the activity of a specific …

Vancomycin has been used as the last resort in the clinical treatment of serious
Staphylococcus aureus infections. Vancomycin-intermediate S. aureus (VISA) was …

Bacteria can exist in metabolically inactive states that allow them to survive conditions that
are not conducive for growth. Such dormant cells may sense when conditions have …

Staphylococcus aureus poses a serious global threat to human health due to its pathogenic
nature, adaptation to environmental stress, high virulence, and the prevalence of …

Osmotolerance is one of the critical factors for successful survival and colonization of
microbes in saline environments. Nonetheless, information about these osmotolerance …

Highlights•Ser/Thr phosphorylation is involved in the regulation of cell wall synthesis and
translation.•Ser/Thr kinases phosphorylate elements of two-component systems.•Ser/Thr …

Exotoxins, including the hemolysins known as the alpha (α) and beta (β) toxins, play an
important role in the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus infections. A random …

Bacteria possess a repertoire of versatile protein kinases modulating diverse aspects of their
physiology by phosphorylating proteins on various amino acids including histidine, cysteine …