Secretion of cellular components across the plasma membrane is an essential process that
enables organisms to interact with their environments. Production of extracellular vesicles in …

Outer-membrane vesicles (OMVs) are spherical buds of the outer membrane filled with
periplasmic content and are commonly produced by Gram-negative bacteria. The production …

How bacteria grow and divide while retaining a defined shape is a fundamental question in
microbiology, but technological advances are now driving a new understanding of how the …

Cellular mechanical properties play an integral role in bacterial survival and adaptation.
Historically, the bacterial cell wall and, in particular, the layer of polymeric material called the …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Bacterial cell division is facilitated by the divisome, a dynamic multiprotein assembly
localizing at mid‐cell to synthesize the stress‐bearing peptidoglycan and to constrict all cell …

Growth of the mesh-like peptidoglycan (PG) sacculus located between the bacterial inner
and outer membranes (OM) is tightly regulated to ensure cellular integrity, maintain cell …

Spatial organization is a hallmark of all living systems. Even bacteria, the smallest forms of
cellular life, display defined shapes and complex internal organization, showcasing a highly …

Membrane vesicles are the nano-sized vesicles originating from membranes. The
production of membrane vesicles is a common feature among bacteria. Depending on the …

In Gram-negative bacteria, outer membrane transporters import nutrients by coupling to an
inner membrane protein complex called the Ton complex. The Ton complex consists of …