Myxobacteria gliding motility requires cytoskeleton rotation powered by proton motive force.

Myxococcus xanthus is a Gram-negative bacterium that glides over surfaces without the aid of flagella. Two motility systems are used for locomotion: social-motility, powered by the retraction of type IV pili, and adventurous (A)-motility, powered by unknown mechanism(s). We have shown that AgmU, an...

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Main Authors: Nan, B, Chen, J, Neu, J, Berry, R, Oster, G, Zusman, DR
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011