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Role of LytF and AtlS in eDNA release by Streptococcus gordonii.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Xu Yifan, Kreth Jens
Abstract excerpt
Extracellular DNA (eDNA) is an important component of the biofilm matrix produced by many bacteria. In general, the release of eDNA is associated with the activity of muralytic enzymes leading to obvious cell lysis. In the Gram-positive oral commensal Streptococcus gordonii, eDNA release is dependent on pyruvate oxidase generated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Addition of H2O2 to cells grown under conditions...
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