Role of type IV pili in predation by Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus.

Role of type IV pili in predation by Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus.

Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, as an obligate predator of Gram-negative bacteria, requires contact with the surface of a prey cell in order to initiate the life cycle. After attachment, the predator penetrates the prey cell outer membrane and enters the periplasmic space. Attack phase cells of B. bacte...

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Main Authors: Ryan M Chanyi, Susan F Koval
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4237445?pdf=render

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