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Aug 2026
Microbial GAIN domains undergo autoproteolysis and enable release of diverse cell surface associated proteins
It is proposed that MAIN domains allow microbes to release proteins from their cell surface in response to shear force, enabling broader nutrient scavenging, intoxication of neighboring cells, and dispersal through surface detachment.
Anna P. Brogan, D. Rudner
· Current Biology · 1 citation