Archaeal type IV pili stabilize Haloferax volcanii biofilms in flow
P. Odermatt, P. Nussbaum, S. Monnappa, L. Tala, Z. Li, S. Sivabalasarma, S.-V. Albers, A. Persat
This study shows that type IV pili in Haloferax volcanii are essential for biofilm stability under flow, with PilA2 sufficient for normal biofilm structure.
bioRxiv · Jan 20, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology