Genetic analysis and morphological identification of pilus-like structures in members of the genus <it>Bifidobacterium</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cell surface pili in Gram positive bacteria have been reported to orchestrate the colonization of host tissues, evasion of immunity and the development of biofilms. So far, little if any information is available on the presence of pi...

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Main Authors: Zhang Ziding, Viappiani Alice, O’Connell Motherway Mary, Bottacini Francesca, He Fei, Turroni Francesca, Amidani Davide, Serafini Fausta, Foroni Elena, Rivetti Claudio, van Sinderen Douwe, Ventura Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories