Publications by authors named "Julia L Silberman"
Article Synopsis
- Flagella are crucial for the movement of pathogens like the Lyme spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, but their production is costly and triggers immune responses, leading to complex regulatory systems controlling their gene expression.
- The study identifies the gene bb0268 (flgV) in B. burgdorferi as a structural component of the flagella, rather than the previously thought RNA-binding protein, which plays a significant role in flagellar assembly.
- FlgV is essential for producing functional flagella and affects the bacteria's motility and ability to infect hosts, highlighting its importance in the pathogen's life cycle, especially during infection phases.
