Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1987
Abstract
Swarm cells of Thiothrix nivea were found to possess a group of fimbriae at one pole. The other pole either was bare or possessed from one to three fimbriae. By using this polarity as a marker, it was found that the initial step in attachment of swarm cells involves the fimbriated pole and that this initial step is followed by the production of holdfast material.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of bacteriology
First Page
5877
Last Page
5879
Recommended Citation
Larkin, J., & Nelson, R. (1987). Mechanism of attachment of swarm cells of Thiothrix nivea.. Journal of bacteriology, 169 (12), 5877-5879. https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.169.12.5877-5879.1987