Type IV Pili in Thermophilic Bacteria: Mechanisms and Ecological Implications

Type IV pili (T4P) machinery is critical for bacterial surface motility, protein secretion, and DNA uptake. This review highlights the ecological significance of T4P-dependent motility in <i>Thermus thermophilus</i>, a thermophilic bacterium isolated from hot springs. Unlike swimming mot...

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Main Authors: Naoki A. Uemura, Daisuke Nakane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/4/459
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