Recent studies of bacterial cellulose biosynthesis, including structural characterization of a
functional cellulose synthase complex, provided the first mechanistic insight into this …

Bacteria produce a wide range of exopolysaccharides which are synthesized via different
biosynthesis pathways. The genes responsible for synthesis are often clustered within the …

The ability of bacterial cells to adhere to and interact with surfaces to eventually form a
biofilm is a crucial trait for the survival of any microorganism in a complex environment. As a …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa thrives in many aqueous environments and is an opportunistic
pathogen that can cause both acute and chronic infections. Environmental conditions and …

Alginate is an important polysaccharide used widely in the food, textile, printing and
pharmaceutical industries for its viscosifying, and gelling properties. All commercially …

Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, and certain organisms from bacteria to
plants and animals synthesize cellulose as an extracellular polymer for various biological …

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is essential for most Gram-negative bacteria and has crucial roles
in protection of the bacteria from harsh environments and toxic compounds, including …

The biosynthesis and export of bacterial cell-surface polysaccharides is known to occur
through several distinct mechanisms. Recent advances in the biochemistry and structural …

Eukaryotic organisms evolved in a microbial world and often have intimate associations with
diverse bacterial groups. Kelp, brown macroalgae in the order Laminariales, play a vital role …

Synthase-dependent secretion systems are a conserved mechanism for producing
exopolysaccharides in Gram-negative bacteria. Although widely studied, it is not well …