Publications by authors named "Cuiying Du"

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  • Bacteria can use natural carbon sources to grow and survive, and one of these is trans-aconitic acid, which is important for their metabolism.
  • Researchers found a special system in a type of bacteria called Bacillus velezensis FZB42 that helps them sense and break down trans-aconitic acid.
  • This ability to use trans-aconitic acid gives these bacteria an advantage in growing and competing in their environment, showing how important it is for bacteria to adapt to different food sources.
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Bacillus thuringiensis is the most widely used eco-friendly biopesticide, containing two primary determinants of biocontrol, endospore and insecticidal crystal proteins (ICPs). The 2-methylcitrate cycle is a widespread carbon metabolic pathway playing a crucial role in channelling propionyl-CoA, but with poorly understood metabolic regulatory mechanisms. Here, we dissect the transcriptional regulation of the 2-methylcitrate cycle operon prpCDB and report its unprecedented role in controlling the sporulation process of B.

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  • * The research uncovered a biosynthetic operon related to TAA, involving two genes that help produce and transport TAA, showing a crucial role in the bacteria's ability to interact with nematodes in soil.
  • * This study enhances our understanding of TAA's function and its biosynthetic pathway, which could lead to new strategies for managing nematode pests in agriculture.
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