Hyphal aggregation and surface attachment of Streptomyces is governed by extracellular poly-β-1,6-N-acetylglucosamine
Dino van Dissel, Joost Willemse, Boris Zacchetti, Dennis Claessen, Gerald B. Pier, Gilles P. van Wezel
This study identifies PNAG as the key extracellular polymer mediating hyphal aggregation and surface attachment in Streptomyces, revealing its role in pellet formation and surface adhesion.
bioRxiv · Nov 26, 2016 · PreprintMicrobiology