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Review
. 1996 Jun;4(6):226-31.
doi: 10.1016/0966-842X(96)10037-8.

Spinning tails: homologies among bacterial flagellar systems

R M Harshey  1 , A Toguchi
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Spinning tails: homologies among bacterial flagellar systems

R M Harshey et al. Trends Microbiol. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

The bacterial flagellum is a magnificent motion machine that guides the cell in directions dictated by diverse sensory signals. This article reviews the structure and function of this organelle in the context of bacterial variety, and examines a tantalizing connection between motility and virulence that appears to be emerging.

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