Pervasive phosphorylation by phage T7 kinase disarms bacterial defences

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10934-5The T7 bacteriophage deactivates bacterial defence systems through T7K phosphorylation of nearly all host and phage proteins during infection.

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10934-5

The T7 bacteriophage deactivates bacterial defence systems through T7K phosphorylation of nearly all host and phage proteins during infection.