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The study aims to investigate the binding mechanism of phage λ_2B8's side tail fibers to the BamA receptor in E. coli.

February 28, 2026Microbiology

Side Tail Fibers of Phage Lambda₂B8 Do Not Bind BamA Receptor

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AKA. S. KuznetsovRussian Academy of Sciences DBD. D. BarbashinRussian Academy of Sciences SDS. A. DatskaiaRussian Academy of Sciences

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This investigation reveals that side tail fibers do not specifically bind to the BamA receptor in bacteria, suggesting alternative binding mechanisms.

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The study aims to investigate the binding mechanism of phage λ_2B8's side tail fibers to the BamA receptor in E. coli.
Genetic modification of phage λ_2B8 to create λ_2B8Jλ, replacing the central tail fiber protein gpJ
Transmission electron microscopy to visualize phage morphology and tail fibers
Analysis of adsorption kinetics on E. coli strains differing in BamA sequence.
No statistically significant difference in the adsorption rates of λ_2B8Jλ on different E. coli strains
Evidence suggests that the side tail fibers do not bind specifically to BamA
Indicates that another component of the phage virion likely interacts with the BamA receptor.

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Kuznetsov et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286a70a974eb0d3c01bd6 https://doi.org/10.1134/s0026261725604324

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This investigation reveals that side tail fibers do not specifically bind to the BamA receptor in bacteria, suggesting alternative binding mechanisms.

Side Tail Fibers of Phage Lambda₂B8 Do Not Bind BamA Receptor

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Side Tail Fibers of Phage Lambda₂B8 Do Not Bind BamA Receptor

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