Newly Identified Cell Explosions Involved in Bacterial Secretion and Adherence (IMAGE)

University of Tsukuba

Newly Identified Cell Explosions Involved in Bacterial Secretion and Adherence

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Bacteria cells change from a rod-like to spherical shape before exploding controlled by the Lys enzyme. Cell membrane fragments curl up to form vesicles and extracellular DNA are released, which can interact with other cells.

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University of Tsukuba

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