Crash landing of Vibrio cholerae by MSHA pili-assisted braking and anchoring in a viscoelastic environment
W. Zhang, M. Luo, C. Feng, H. Liu, H. Zhang, R. R. Bennett, A. S. Utada, Z. Liu, K. Zhao
This study quantifies how Vibrio cholerae lands on surfaces in viscoelastic environments using MSHA pili and flagellum, showing pili act as brakes and anchors during landing.
eLife · Jul 2, 2021Peer-reviewedMicrobiology