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Phase and antigenic variation govern competition dynamics through positioning in bacterial colonies.

Scientific reports - 22 Sept 2017

Zöllner Robert, Oldewurtel Enno R, Kouzel Nadzeya, Maier Berenike

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Cellular positioning towards the surface of bacterial colonies and biofilms can enhance dispersal, provide a selective advantage due to increased nutrient and space availability, or shield interior cells from external stresses. Little is known about the molecular mechanisms that govern bacterial positioning. Using the type IV pilus (T4P) of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, we tested the hypothesis that the processes of...

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PMID: 28939833
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12472-7
PMCID: PMC5610331

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