A molecular clutch governs stator engagement and flagellar torque
Wangbiao Guo, Jian Yue, Kai Zhang, Emma Mao, Jiaqi Wang, Jiaqi Guo, Huaxin Yu, MD A. MOTALEB, Chunhao A. Li, Jun Liu
The paper identifies a molecular clutch mechanism in Borrelia burgdorferi flagellar motors that controls stator engagement and torque generation through distinct conformational states.
bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology