Abstract
Bacteria and viruses that infect them (phages) have been battling for billions of years. To counter phage infection, bacteria evolved myriad defense mechanisms, ranging from nucleic acid targeting to chemical warfare and self-inflicted cell death. This SnapShot overviews current knowledge on the immune arsenal of bacteria.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 578-578.e1 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cell |
Volume | 185 |
Issue number | 3 |
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State | Published - 3 Feb 2022 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology