The F pilus of Escherichia coli appears to support stable DNA transfer in the absence of wall-to-wall contact between cells

L. C. Harrington; A. C. Rogerson

doi:10.1128/jb.172.12.7263-7264.1990

The F pilus of Escherichia coli appears to support stable DNA transfer in the absence of wall-to-wall contact between cells

L. C. Harrington, A. C. Rogerson

St. Lawrence University

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Abstract

Separation of HfrC-F^- mating pairs of Escherichia coli by a filter 6 μm thick with straight-through pores 0.01 to 0.1 μm in diameter did not prevent DNA transfer. We conclude that the F pilus alone is capable of acting as a stable conduit for cell-to-cell DNA transfer.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7263-7264
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Bacteriology
Volume	172
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.172.12.7263-7264.1990
Publication status	Published - 1990
Externally published	Yes

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The F pilus of Escherichia coli appears to support stable DNA transfer in the absence of wall-to-wall contact between cells

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