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A fourth T6SS in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa deploys the pore-forming effector TseMt
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Scientists have identified a fourth type VI secretion system (H4-T6SS) in clinical strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The study reveals that this system, when activated, deploys a pore-forming toxin called TseMt to kill competing bacteria.
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This discovery provides insight into the virulence mechanisms of hospital-acquired pathogens, potentially aiding in the development of new antimicrobial strategies.
Model of H4-T6SS-mediated TseMt delivery and function in clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa LYSZa7
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