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Impact of Spontaneous Prophage Induction on the Fitness of Bacterial Populations and Host-Microbe Interactions

Authors list: Nanda, AM; Thormann, K; Frunzke, J

Publication year: 2015

Pages: 410-419

Journal: Journal of Bacteriology

Volume number: 197

Issue number: 3

ISSN: 0021-9193

Open access status: Green

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.02230-14

Publisher: American Society for Microbiology

Abstract:
Bacteriophages and genetic elements, such as prophage-like elements, pathogenicity islands, and phage morons, make up a considerable amount of bacterial genomes. Their transfer and subsequent activity within the host's genetic circuitry have had a significant impact on bacterial evolution. In this review, we consider what underlying mechanisms might cause the spontaneous activity of lysogenic phages in single bacterial cells and how the spontaneous induction of prophages can lead to competitive advantages for and influence the lifestyle of bacterial populations or the virulence of pathogenic strains.

Authors/Editors

- Uni.-Prof. Dr. Kai Martin Thormann

Citation Styles

Harvard Citation style: Nanda, A., Thormann, K. and Frunzke, J. (2015) Impact of Spontaneous Prophage Induction on the Fitness of Bacterial Populations and Host-Microbe Interactions, Journal of Bacteriology, 197(3), pp. 410-419. https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.02230-14

APA Citation style: Nanda, A., Thormann, K., & Frunzke, J. (2015). Impact of Spontaneous Prophage Induction on the Fitness of Bacterial Populations and Host-Microbe Interactions. Journal of Bacteriology. 197(3), 410-419. https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.02230-14