Role of FlgT in Anchoring the Flagellum of Vibrio cholerae (original) (raw)

This research investigates the role of FlgT in anchoring the flagellum of Vibrio cholerae, highlighting its essential contribution to motility and flagellar stability. The study reveals that FlgT is crucial for maintaining flagella in association with the bacterial cell, as indicated by the observation of flagella being released into the culture supernatant in flgT mutant strains. Key experiments demonstrate that the flgT mutation leads to altered motility and stability of flagella, which significantly impacts the bacterium's ability to colonize and cause infection.