Multi-conflict islands are a widespread trend withinSerratiaspp
Thomas Cummins,
Stephen R. Garrett,
Tim R. Blower
et al.
Abstract:Bacteria carry numerous anti-phage systems in 'defence islands' or hotspots. Recent studies have delineated the content and boundaries of these islands in various species, revealing instances of islands that encode additional factors, including antibiotic resistance, stress genes, Type VI Secretion System (T6SS)-dependent effectors, and virulence factors. Our study identifies three defence islands in the Serratia genus with a mixed cargo of anti-phage systems, virulence factors and different types of anti-bact… Show more
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