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Aeromonas flagella (polar and lateral) are enterocyte adhesins that contribute to biofilm formation on surfaces.
Infection and immunity - 1 Apr 2004
Kirov Sylvia M, Castrisios Marika, Shaw Jonathan G
Abstract excerpt
Aeromonas spp. (gram-negative, aquatic bacteria which include enteropathogenic strains) have two distinct flagellar systems, namely a polar flagellum for swimming in liquid and multiple lateral flagella for swarming over surfaces. Only approximately 60% of mesophilic strains can produce lateral flagella. To evaluate flagellar contributions to Aeromonas intestinal colonization, we compared polar and lateral...
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