c-di-GMP is required for swarming motility in E. coli: a role for DgcO and colanic acid
YuneSahng Hwang, Marta Perez, Rebecca Holzel, Rasika M. Harshey
This study shows that c-di-GMP is required for swarming motility in E. coli, with DgcO promoting colanic acid production, which has surfactant properties aiding surface navigation.
bioRxiv · Jan 4, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology