Published:
American Society for Microbiology, 2021
Published in:
mBio, 12 (2021) 6
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1128/mbio.03246-21
ISSN:
2150-7511
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
<jats:p>Because bacterial surface glycans are in direct contact with the environment they can provide essential protective functions during infections or against competing bacteria. But such structures are also “Achilles’ heels” since they can serve as primary receptors for bacteriophages.</jats:p>