The genus Enterococcus comprises a ubiquitous group of Gram-positive bacteria that are of
great relevance to human health for their role as major causative agents of health care …

The β-lactams are the most widely used antibacterial agents worldwide. These antibiotics, a
group that includes the penicillins and cephalosporins, are covalent inhibitors that target …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the etiological agent of tuberculosis (TB), is recognized
as a global health emergency as promoted by the World Health Organization. Over 1 million …

Background Proteinaceous toxins are observed across all levels of inter-organismal and
intra-genomic conflicts. These include recently discovered prokaryotic polymorphic toxin …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Gram-negative bacteria have a tripartite cell envelope with the cytoplasmic membrane (CM),
a stress-bearing peptidoglycan (PG) layer, and the asymmetric outer membrane (OM) …

Our understanding of the mechanisms used by Mycobacterium tuberculosis to persist in a
“dormant” state is essential to the development of therapies effective in sterilizing tissues …

The peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall is an essential polymer for the shape and viability of
bacteria. Its protective role is in great part provided by its mesh‐like character. Therefore, PG …

Production of non‐canonical d‐amino acids (NCDAAs) in stationary phase promotes
remodelling of peptidoglycan (PG), the polymer that comprises the bacterial cell wall …

To withstand their internal turgor pressure and external threats, most bacteria have a
protective peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall. The growth of this PG polymer relies on autolysins …