The ecological role of bacteriocins in bacterial competition
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Bacteriocins are an abundant class of antimicrobial molecules that appear to mediate population dynamics within species. The bacteriocins of Escherichia coli have served as a model for exploring the ecological role of these potent toxins. Studies suggest that colicins provide a competitive edge in nutrient-poor environments and that there might be a trade-off between the costs and benefits of colicin production. Copyright (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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Trends in Microbiology