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A type VI secretion system is involved in Pseudomonas fluorescens bacterial competition.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Decoin Victorien, Barbey Corinne, Bergeau Dorian, Latour Xavier, Feuilloley Marc G J, Orange Nicole, Merieau Annabelle
Abstract excerpt
Protein secretion systems are crucial mediators of bacterial interactions with other organisms. Among them, the type VI secretion system (T6SS) is widespread in Gram-negative bacteria and appears to inject toxins into competitor bacteria and/or eukaryotic cells. Major human pathogens, such as Vibrio cholerae, Burkholderia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, express T6SSs. Bacteria prevent self-intoxication by their own...
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