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Phage Proteases Trigger a Conserved Bacterial Antiviral Defense Pathway

Researchers have uncovered how phage proteases activate CBASS antiphage immunity, revealing a novel bacterial virus-sensing mechanism that could inform development of more effective phage therapies.

  • Phage proteases activate conserved bacterial antiviral defense pathway
  • Cyclic oligonucleotide-based antiphage signaling systems (CBASS) triggered
  • Phage prohead protease interacts with host proteins to signal pathway

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