Pilin Processing Follows a Different Temporal Route than That of Archaellins in Methanococcus maripaludis
Methanococcus maripaludis has two different surface appendages: type IV-like pili and archaella. Both structures are believed to be assembled using a bacterial type IV pilus mechanism. Each structure is composed of multiple subunits, either pilins or archaellins. Both pilins and archaellins are made...
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MDPI AG
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/1/85 |