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

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

Author(s) -

Arun Nanda,

Kai M. Thormann,

Julia Frunzke

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

journal of bacteriology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.652

H-Index - 246

eISSN - 1067-8832

pISSN - 0021-9193

DOI - 10.1128/jb.02230-14

Subject(s) - prophage , lysogenic cycle , biology , virulence , bacterial genome size , genetics , host (biology) , bacteriophage , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , genome , sos response , escherichia coli , gene

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.

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