Cellular Stress Upregulates Indole Signaling Metabolites in Escherichia coli

Chung Sub Kim, Jhe Hao Li, Brenden Barco, Hyun Bong Park, Alexandra Gatsios, Ashiti Damania, Rurun Wang, Thomas P. Wyche, Grazia Piizzi, Nicole K. Clay, Jason M. Crawford

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Abstract

Kim, Li, et al. describe the characterization of cellular stress-induced, bacterial indole-functionalized metabolites termed “indolokines.” The indolokines are found in diverse bacteria, enhance persister formation in E. coli, and activate innate immune responses in both plant and human tissues.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)698-707.e7
JournalCell Chemical Biology
Volume27
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Jun 2020

Keywords

  • antibiotic tolerance
  • E. coli
  • host-bacteria interactions
  • IL-6
  • indole
  • innate immunity
  • persister cell
  • signaling
  • stress response

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