Signal processing in complex chemotaxis pathways.

Bacteria use chemotaxis to migrate towards environments that are better for growth. Chemoreceptors detect changes in attractant levels and signal through two-component systems to control swimming direction. This basic pathway is conserved across all chemotactic bacteria and archaea; however, recent...

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Autori principali: Porter, S, Wadhams, G, Armitage, J
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2011