Type IV pili (T4P) are one of the most common forms of bacterial and archaeal surface
structures, involved in adherence, motility, competence for DNA uptake, and pathogenesis …

SUMMARY Type IV pili (T4P) are multifunctional protein fibers produced on the surfaces of a
wide variety of bacteria and archaea. The major subunit of T4P is the type IV pilin, and …

Summary Type IV pili (T4P) are long, thin, flexible filaments on bacteria that undergo
assembly-disassembly from inner membrane pilin subunits and exhibit astonishing …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a leading cause of chronic respiratory infections in people with
cystic fibrosis (CF), bronchiectasis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and …

A number of different vaccines and several monoclonal antibodies have been developed in
the last decades for active and passive vaccination against the Gram-negative opportunistic …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa readily binds to stainless steel and other abiotic surfaces,
causing major problems in both the medical and food industries. In this study, we show that …

The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces multifunctional, polar,
filamentous appendages termed type IV pili. Type IV pili are involved in colonization during …

Infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa are a major health problem for immune-
compromised patients and individuals with cystic fibrosis. A vaccine against P. aeruginosa …

Bacterial adhesion is often a prelude to infection. In many cases, this process is governed by
protein–carbohydrate interactions. Intervention at this early stage of infection is a …

Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative coccobacillus found primarily in hospital
settings that has recently emerged as a source of hospital-acquired infections. A. baumannii …