Shear force enhances adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by counteracting pilus-driven surface departure
J.-J. S. Palalay, A. N. Simsek, B. Sabass, J. E. Sanfilippo
This study shows that Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses shear force to enhance adhesion by counteracting pilus-driven cell tilting, without requiring a specific force-sensitive adhesin.
bioRxiv · May 8, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology