| Literature DB >> 25404701 |
Arun M Nanda1, Kai Thormann2, Julia Frunzke3.
Abstract
Bacteriophages and genetic elements, such as prophage-like elements, pathogenicity islands, and phage morons, make up a considerable amount of bacterial genomes. Their transfer and subsequent activity within the host's genetic circuitry have had a significant impact on bacterial evolution. In this review, we consider what underlying mechanisms might cause the spontaneous activity of lysogenic phages in single bacterial cells and how the spontaneous induction of prophages can lead to competitive advantages for and influence the lifestyle of bacterial populations or the virulence of pathogenic strains.Mesh:
Year: 2014 PMID: 25404701 PMCID: PMC4285972 DOI: 10.1128/JB.02230-14
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bacteriol ISSN: 0021-9193 Impact factor: 3.490