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  • The bacterial genus Streptomyces exhibits a complex life cycle involving spore production.
  • Cell differentiation in Streptomyces is tightly regulated by the second messenger 3', 5'-cyclic diguanylic acid (c-di-GMP).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the role of c-di-GMP in controlling the developmental life cycle of Streptomyces.
  • To characterize proteins directly regulated by c-di-GMP in Streptomyces.

Main Methods:

  • Functional and structural characterization of c-di-GMP-regulated proteins.
  • Analysis of signaling pathways involving BldD, σWhiG, and GlgX.

Main Results:

  • Identified BldD, σWhiG, and GlgX as key proteins directly controlled by c-di-GMP.
  • Demonstrated c-di-GMP signaling through BldD and σWhiG controls aerial hyphae formation and sporulation.
  • Showed c-di-GMP activates GlgX for glycogen degradation, supporting spore maturation.

Conclusions:

  • c-di-GMP is a central regulator orchestrating critical developmental transitions in Streptomyces.
  • The identified c-di-GMP effector proteins play distinct but coordinated roles throughout the Streptomyces life cycle.