Abstract
Bacteria have evolved a variety of defence mechanisms to protect against mobile genetic elements, including restriction-modification systems and CRISPR-Cas. In recent years, dozens of previously unknown defence systems (DSs) have been discovered. Notably, diverse DSs often coexist within the same genome, and some co-occur at frequencies significantly higher than would be expected by chance, implying potential synergistic interactions. Recent studies have provided evidence of defence mechanisms that enhance or complement one another. Here, we review the interactions between DSs at the mechanistic, regulatory, ecological and evolutionary levels.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 102436 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Microbiology |
Volume | 78 |
Early online date | 17 Feb 2024 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2024 |
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