A Single Atom Controls Motility Required for Bacterial Infection (IMAGE)

University of North Carolina Health Care

A Single Atom Controls Motility Required for Bacterial Infection

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The binding and release of a single atom (calcium, shown in light blue) to a bacterial protein is necessary for microbial walking and infection.

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Michael D.L. Johnson

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