The predatory life cycle of Myxococcus xanthus

Myxococcus xanthus is a predatory bacterium and a model system for social behaviour in bacteria. Myx. xanthus forms thin biofilms, where cells work together to colonize new territory, invade prey colonies and lyse prey cells. Prey-cell lysis occurs at close proximity, and utilizes antibiotics such a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Microbiology (Society for General Microbiology) 2016-01, Vol.162 (1), p.1-11
Hauptverfasser:	Keane, Ryan, Berleman, James
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bacterial Proteins - genetics Bacterial Proteins - metabolism Myxococcus xanthus - genetics Myxococcus xanthus - growth & development Myxococcus xanthus - physiology Spores, Fungal - genetics Spores, Fungal - growth & development Spores, Fungal - physiology
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