Growth mechanism of the bacterial flagellar filament
The growth of the bacterial flagellar filament occurs at its distal end by self-assembly of flagellin transported from the cytoplasm through the narrow central channel of the flagellum. The cap at the growing end is essential for its growth, remaining stably attached while permitting the flagellin i...
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Published in | Research in Microbiology Vol. 153; no. 4; pp. 191 - 197 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Book Review Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Paris
Elsevier SAS
01.05.2002
Elsevier |
Subjects | |
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Summary: | The growth of the bacterial flagellar filament occurs at its distal end by self-assembly of flagellin transported from the cytoplasm through the narrow central channel of the flagellum. The cap at the growing end is essential for its growth, remaining stably attached while permitting the flagellin insertion. The structure of the cap-filament analyzed by electron cryomicroscopy suggested a cap rotation mechanism to promote the flagellin self-assembly. |
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ISSN: | 0923-2508 1769-7123 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0923-2508(02)01308-6 |