Bacterial cell division is orchestrated by the divisome, a protein complex centered on the
tubulin homolog FtsZ. FtsZ polymerizes into a dynamic ring that defines the division site …

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 …

The FtsZ protein is a highly conserved bacterial tubulin homolog. In vivo, the functional form
of FtsZ is the polymeric, ring-like structure (Z-ring) assembled at the future division site …

Bacterial cell division is initiated by the midcell assembly of polymers of the tubulin-like
GTPase FtsZ. The FtsZ ring (Z-ring) is a discontinuous structure made of dynamic patches of …

Most, if not all, bacterial and archaeal cells contain at least one protein filament system.
Although these filament systems in some cases form structures that are very similar to …

Bacterial cell division and peptidoglycan (PG) synthesis are orchestrated by the coordinated
dynamic movement of essential protein complexes. Recent studies show that bidirectional …

Despite the central role of division in bacterial physiology, how division proteins work
together as a nanoscale machine to divide the cell remains poorly understood. Cell division …

Widespread antimicrobial resistance among bacterial pathogens is a serious threat to public
health. Thus, identification of new targets and development of new antibacterial agents are …

Bacteria thrive in virtually all environments. Like all other living organisms, bacteria may
encounter various types of stresses, to which cells need to adapt. In this chapter, we …

Combating anti-microbial resistance by developing alternative strategies is the need of the
hour. Cell division, particularly FtsZ, is being extensively studied for its potential as an …