Bacterial nanotubes as a manifestation of cell death
Bacterial nanotubes and other similar membranous structures have been reported to function as conduits between cells to exchange DNA, proteins, and nutrients. Here the authors provide evidence that bacterial nanotubes are formed only by dead or dying cells, thus questioning their previously proposed...
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Nature Portfolio
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/b25c9a7e0d404ab48316a6c30906612b |
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| Sumario: | Bacterial nanotubes and other similar membranous structures have been reported to function as conduits between cells to exchange DNA, proteins, and nutrients. Here the authors provide evidence that bacterial nanotubes are formed only by dead or dying cells, thus questioning their previously proposed functions. |
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