Exploring the role of mini-proteins and toxin antitoxin-modules in Burkholderia cenocepacia biofilm formation and persistence

B. cenocepacia is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients. While previous research has predominantly focussed on larger proteins, evidence is accumulating that polypeptides (< 200 amino acids) are involved in various biological processes. The goal of the present study is to elucidate involvement of mini-proteins and toxin antitoxin-modules in B.cenocepacia biofilm formation and persistence.