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. 1965 Apr 23;148(3669):511-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.148.3669.511.

COMPLEXES OF F-PILI AND RNA BACTERIOPHAGE

R C VALENTINE, M STRAND

COMPLEXES OF F-PILI AND RNA BACTERIOPHAGE

R C VALENTINE et al. Science. .

Abstract

Cell-free filtrates of F(+) strains of Escherichia coli "inactivate" RNA phages. The active agents have been identified in the electron microscope as thin appendages called F-pili. Complexes of F-pili and phage may be easily assayed because of their retention by membrane filter pads. Calcium ion is required for formation of the complex.

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