Reversible adhesion by type IV pili leads to formation of irreversible localized clusters
M. V. Pepe, C. Dea, C. Genskowsky, D. Capasso, A. V. Jäger, F. Peruani, A. Kierbel
This study shows Pseudomonas aeruginosa forms irreversible clusters on epithelial cells without irreversible adhesion, proliferation, or phenotypic transition, driven by type IV pili dynamics.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2022 · PreprintBiophysics