SpoIVA contributes to efficient engulfment through a cytoskeletal-like mechanism during Bacillus subtilis sporulation
Betty Fekade, Siham Gabow, Kaitlyn Coleman, Saskia E. Bakker, Chris LB Graham, Cécile Morlot, Christopher D. A. Rodrigues
This study shows SpoIVA contributes to bacterial spore engulfment through a cytoskeletal-like mechanical role, independent of its coat assembly function.
bioRxiv · Jul 8, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology