Recombinant PilS: Cloning, Expression and Biochemical Characterization of a Pil-Fimbriae Subunit

Pil-fimbriae is a type IV pili member, which is a remarkably versatile component with a wide variety of functions, including motility, attachment to different surfaces, electrical conductance, DNA acquisition, and secretion of a broad range of structurally distinct protein substrates. Despite the pr...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Danielle D. Munhoz, Jessika C. A. Silva, Natalia C. Freitas, Leo K. Iwai, Karina A. Aires, Christiane Y. Ozaki, Cristiane S. Souza, Letícia B. Rocha, Miriam A. Silva, Izabella M. Henrique, Waldir P. Elias, Eneas Carvalho, Ligia Morganti, Rosa M. Chura-Chambi, Roxane M. F. Piazza
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Subjects:	adhesin Pil fimbriae recombinant protein cloning expression biochemical characterization
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/6/1174