Tuning spherical cells into kinking helices in wall-less bacteria
C. Lartigue, B. Lambert, F. Rideau, M. Decossas, M. Hillion, J.-P. Douliez, J. Hardouin, O. Lambert, A. Blanchard, L. Beven
This study expresses Spiroplasma MreB isoforms and fibrils in Mycoplasma to induce helical shapes and kink-like motility, revealing MreB5's role in helicity and suggesting additional factors are needed for swimming.
bioRxiv · Nov 16, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology