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ReviewBiomolecules2026

Multilevel Regulation of Peptidoglycan Dynamics in Bacteria: From Molecular Mechanisms to Applied Perspectives.

Chang Dong, Juane Lu, Luyu Xie, Hao Wu, Jianjun Qiao

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Review in Biomolecules, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Chang DongState Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China.
Juane LuState Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8530-0317
Luyu XieState Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China.
Hao WuState Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China.
Jianjun QiaoState Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, School of Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300354, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Nos. 31570089
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Peptidoglycan, a crucial constituent of the bacterial cell envelope, is essential for maintaining cellular integrity and morphology. Elucidating the regulatory processes that coordinate its biosynthesis and turnover not only addresses a fundamental question in microbiology but also reveals promising targets for antimicrobial drug development. This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the mechanisms governing peptidoglycan regulation, emphasizing the coordinated control of synthetic and hydrolytic pathways through multilayered networks that include transcriptional regulators, two-component systems, non-coding small RNAs, scaffold proteins, and protein-protein interactions. Building on these insights, we discuss the application of these regulatory principles in industrial biotechnology and the development of next-generation antimicrobial agents. Finally, we outline future research directions aimed at providing novel strategies to combat bacterial resistance and enhancing microbial platform engineering.

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BacteriaPeptidoglycanBacterial ProteinsCell WallGene Expression Regulation, BacterialBacterial ProteinsPeptidoglycanbacteria cell wallpeptidoglycanpeptidoglycan hydrolasepeptidoglycan synthaseregulatory mechanism

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PMID42194008
PMCPMC13204101

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