… Although S-layers are being increasingly identified on Bacteria and Archaea, it is enigmatic
that in most cases S-layer function continues to elude us. In a few instances, S-layers have …

… (S-layers) are one of the most commonly observed prokaryotic cell envelope components.
S-layers are … S-layers are also identified to contribute to virulence when present as a structural …

… the function of S-layers led to a set of functional aspects being seen as useful or important for
selected organisms, but a common function … Nevertheless, S-layers have been attractive for …

… of S-layers and the exploitation of S-layers for … S-layers will require the development of
straightforward expression systems, the development of simple assays for assembly and function …

… Although we do not definitively know the function of many S-layers, it is clear from their
wide occurrence in the bacterial domain, apparent convergent evolution and the enormous …

… In this review, we intend to present and merge pieces of knowledge about S-layers with a …
, the structure of S-layers, the S-layer proteins and genes, as well as the functions of S-layers, …

… possess S-layers as exclusive cell wall component, the (glyco)protein lattices function as …
Studies on structure, chemistry, genetics, assembly and function of S-layers revealed a …

… In the present article more recently described specific functions of S-layers from pathogenes,
cyanobacteria and exoenzyme producing Bacillaceae are summarized. Furthermore, a …

… or S-layers (125, 131, 132). Since S-layer-carrying organisms are ubiquitous in the biosphere
and because S-layers … state of our knowledge about S-layers with a particular focus on …

… S-layers) have been optimized during billions of years of biological evolution as one of the
simplest biological membranes [1–3]. S-layers … , genetics, and function of S-layers has led to a …