Biogenesis of the fraction 1 capsule and analysis of the ultrastructure of Yersinia pestis

Lisa M. Runco; Selina Myrczek; James B. Bliska; David G. Thanassi

doi:10.1128/JB.01840-07

Biogenesis of the fraction 1 capsule and analysis of the ultrastructure of Yersinia pestis

Lisa M. Runco
, Selina Myrczek
, James B. Bliska
, David G. Thanassi

Microbiology and Immunology

Stony Brook University

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Abstract

Analysis of a Yersinia pestis Δcaf1A mutant demonstrated that the Caf1A usher is required for the assembly and secretion of the fraction 1 capsule. The capsule assembled into thin fibrils and denser aggregates on the bacterial surface. Pilus-like fibers were also detected on the surface of Y. pestis. The capsule occasionally coated these fibers, suggesting how the capsule may cloak surface features to prevent host recognition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3381-3385
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Bacteriology
Volume	190
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.01840-07
State	Published - May 2008

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