Cytosine methylation contributes to the fitness of Caulobacter cells naturally expressing a Vsr-like protein

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Authors: Noémie Matthey, Giorgia Wennubst, Nicolas Pellaton, Karolina Bojkowska, Julien Marquis, Justine Collier
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.114749
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References: 71

Abstract

-like genes can stabilize solitary cytosine methyltransferase genes in bacterial genomes, potentially explaining their prevalence despite the frequent absence of detectable regulatory roles.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Epigenetics and DNA Methylation DNA Repair Mechanisms

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Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
114749–114749
Publication date
21 January 2026
Language
EN