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This study reveals that the metabolite pyocyanin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa can selectively induce prophage activation in Staphylococcus aureus, transitioning it from a lysogenic to a lytic state. Unlike traditional inducers like mitomycin C, pyocyanin triggers the production of specific prophages, demonstrating a novel mechanism that is controlled by the intracellular oxidation level. The findings suggest potential applications in phage therapy and synthetic biology for manipulating microbial communities

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Анікусько Дмитро

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