The Dynamics of Synthesis and Localization of Jumbo Phage RNA Polymerases inside Infected Cells [PDF]
Viruses, 2023 A nucleus-like structure composed of phage-encoded proteins and containing replicating viral DNA is formed in Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells infected by jumbo bacteriophage phiKZ. The PhiKZ genes are transcribed independently from host RNA polymerase (RNAP)
Erik Zhivkoplias +2 more
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A Novel Jumbo Phage PhiMa05 Inhibits Harmful Microcystis sp. [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 Microcystis poses a concern because of its potential contribution to eutrophication and production of microcystins (MCs). Phage treatment has been proposed as a novel biocontrol method for Microcystis.
Oramas Suttinun +2 more
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Interactions between Jumbo Phage SA1 and Staphylococcus: A Global Transcriptomic Analysis [PDF]
Microorganisms, 2022 Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is an important zoonotic pathogen that poses a serious health concern to humans and cattle worldwide. Although it has been proven that lytic phages may successfully kill S.
Bingyan Zhang +4 more
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vB_PaeM_MIJ3, a Novel Jumbo Phage Infecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Possesses Unusual Genomic Features [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019 Phages are the most abundant biological entity on Earth. There are many variants in phage virion sizes, morphology, and genome sizes. Large virion sized phages, with genome sizes greater than 200 kbp have been identified and termed as Jumbo phages. These
Mohammed İmam +2 more
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Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Jumbo Phage from Leaf Litter Compost and Its Suppressive Effect on Rice Seedling Rot Diseases [PDF]
Viruses, 2021 Jumbo phages have DNA genomes larger than 200 kbp in large virions composed of an icosahedral head, tail, and other adsorption structures, and they are known to be abundant biological substances in nature.
Ryota Sasaki +2 more
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The Phage Nucleus and PhuZ Spindle: Defining Features of the Subcellular Organization and Speciation of Nucleus-Forming Jumbo Phages [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 Bacteriophages and their bacterial hosts are ancient organisms that have been co-evolving for billions of years. Some jumbo phages, those with a genome size larger than 200 kilobases, have recently been discovered to establish complex subcellular ...
Vorrapon Chaikeeratisak +2 more
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Characterization and genomic study of EJP2, a novel jumbo phage targeting antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Escherichia coli has noticeably increased in recent years worldwide and causes serious public health concerns.
Hyeongsoon Kim +2 more
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Characterization and application of a lytic jumbo phage ZPAH34 against multidrug-resistant Aeromonas hydrophila [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 Aeromonas hydrophila is an emerging foodborne pathogen causing human gastroenteritis. Aeromonas species isolated from food such as seafood presented multidrug-resistance (MDR), raising serious concerns regarding food safety and public health.
Yuting Hou +8 more
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Isolation and characterization of vB_XciM_LucasX, a new jumbo phage that infects Xanthomonas citri and Xanthomonas fuscans. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Citrus canker is one of the main bacterial diseases that affect citrus crops and is caused by Xanthomonas citri which affects all citrus species worldwide.
Vinícius Marquioni +7 more
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Bacterial cytological profiling reveals interactions between jumbo phage φKZ infection and cell wall active antibiotics in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 The emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria has led to the investigation of alternative treatments, such as phage therapy. In this study, we examined the interactions between the nucleus-forming jumbo phage ФKZ and antibiotic treatment against ...
Hannah Tsunemoto +4 more
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