A genetic screen to identify factors affected by undecaprenyl phosphate recycling uncovers novel connections to morphogenesis in Escherichia coli

What is it about?

Bacteria are protected by sugary layers that resist antimicrobials and the immune system. These layers are produced from precursors assembled on undecaprenyl phosphate (Und-P), an essential lipid carrier. Here, we report pathways required to maintain cell integrity when Und-P metabolism is compromised.

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