MicrobiologybioRxiv
Type two secretion systems secretins are necessary for exopolymeric slime secretion in cyanobacteria and myxobacteria
D. M. Zuckerman, J. M. T. So, E. Hoiczyk
The paper identifies secretins PilQ/GspD as essential for exopolymeric slime secretion in cyanobacteria and myxobacteria, expanding the known functions of these outer membrane structures.
DOI 10.1038/s41467-025-63426-x