The CspC:CspA heterodimer transduces germinant and co-germinant signals during Clostridioides difficile spore germination

Journal:: PLOS Biology
Published:: 2026-02-02
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003610
Affiliations:: 2
Authors:: 7

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Tufts University, United States of America (USA)	7.000000	1.00

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