M. Perez-Burgos

A deterministic, c-di-GMP-dependent genetic program ensures the generation of phenotypically similar, symmetric daughter cells during cytokinesis

The mechanism for polar localization of the type IVa pilus machine

This paper investigates how the T4aP machine is polarly localized in M. xanthus, showing that PilQ's AMIN domains bind peptidoglycan to enable Tgl recruitment, which drives secretin multimerization.

Evidence for a widespread third system for bacterial polysaccharide export across the outer membrane comprising a composite OPX/β-barrel translocon

The paper identifies a novel composite translocon for polysaccharide export in Gram-negative bacteria, composed of EpsX and EpsY, and shows its widespread presence across species.

Three PilZ domain proteins, PlpA, PixA and PixB, have distinct functions in regulation of motility and development in Myxococcus xanthus

The paper identifies and characterizes three PilZ domain proteins in Myxococcus xanthus, showing they have distinct roles in regulating motility and development through c-di-GMP signaling.

Characterization of the exopolysaccharide biosynthesis pathway in Myxococcus xanthus

This paper characterizes the exopolysaccharide (EPS) biosynthesis pathway in Myxococcus xanthus, identifying key enzymes and showing their role in motility and fruiting body formation.