antagonism

  • Identification of a Fifth Antibacterial Toxin Produced by a Single <span class="named-content genus-species" id="named-content-1">Bacteroides fragilis</span> Strain
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    Identification of a Fifth Antibacterial Toxin Produced by a Single Bacteroides fragilis Strain

    The intestinal microbiota is a diverse microbial ecosystem that provides numerous benefits to humans. The factors that govern its establishment and stability are just beginning to be elucidated. Identification and characterization of antimicrobial toxins produced by its members and their killing range are essential to understanding the role of antagonism in community composition and stability. Here, we identify a fifth antimicrobial...

    Andrew M. Shumaker, Valentina Laclare McEneany, Michael J. Coyne, Pamela A. Silver, Laurie E. Comstock
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