Crystal structure of basal pilin SpaE reveals the molecular basis of its incorporation in the lactobacillar SpaFED pilus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsb.2019.04.016
Abstract: For some Gram-positive genera and species, the long-extended and adhesive sortase-dependent pilus plays an essential role during host colonization, biofilm formation, and immune modulation. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a gut-adapted commensal strain that harbors the… read more here.
Keywords: crystal structure; pilin; basal; pilin spae ... See more keywords
Relatedness of type IV pilin PilA amongst geographically diverse Moraxella bovoculi isolated from cattle with infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001293
Abstract: Introduction Moraxella bovoculi is frequently isolated from the eyes of cattle with infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK; pinkeye). As with M. bovis, which has been causally linked to IBK, M. bovoculi expresses an RTX (repeats in… read more here.
Keywords: bovoculi isolated; pilin; bovoculi; pila ... See more keywords