A lytic transglycosylase connects bacterial focal adhesion complexes to the peptidoglycan cell wall.

The Gram-negative bacterium glides on solid surfaces. Dynamic bacterial focal adhesion complexes (bFACs) convert proton motive force from the inner membrane into mechanical propulsion on the cell surface. It is unclear how the mechanical force transmits across the rigid peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall.

A lytic transglycosylase connects bacterial focal adhesion complexes to the peptidoglycan cell wall.

The Gram-negative bacterium glides on solid surfaces. Dynamic bacterial focal adhesion complexes (bFACs) convert proton motive force from the inner membrane into mechanical propulsion on the cell surface. It is unclear how the mechanical force transmits across the rigid peptidoglycan (PG) cell wall.