Minor pilin genes are involved in motility and natural competence in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803
S. Oeser, T. Wallner, N. Schuergers, A. Wilde, L. Bucinska, H. Baehre
This study identifies distinct roles for minor pilins in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803, showing PilA5 is essential for natural transformation while PilA9-slr2019 is required for motility.
bioRxiv · Dec 15, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology