BiophysicsbioRxiv
Motor properties of PilT-independent type 4 pilus retraction in gonococci
R. Zöllner, T. Cronenberg, B. Maier
This study shows gonococcal type 4 pili can retract without PilT, but with reduced force and speed, suggesting PilT is not essential but contributes to high-force functions.
DOI 10.1128/jb.00778-18