The ability of flagellum-specific Proteus vulgaris bacteriophage PV22 to interact with Campylobacter jejuni flagella in culture
2006
Interaction of Bacteriophage PV22 with Campylobacter jejuni
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhilenkov EL, Popova VM, Popov DV, Zavalsky LY, Svetoch EA, Stern NJ, Seal BS
Primary Institution: State Research Center for Applied Microbiology, Obolensk, Moscow Region, Russia Federation
Hypothesis
Can bacteriophage PV22 interact with Campylobacter jejuni flagella?
Conclusion
Bacteriophage PV22 can bind to Campylobacter jejuni but does not inject DNA or produce lytic plaques.
Supporting Evidence
- Phage PV22 was identified in sewage drainage.
- Electron microscopy showed PV22 adsorbing to C. jejuni flagella.
- PV22 did not inject DNA into C. jejuni.
Takeaway
A virus called PV22 can stick to a type of bacteria but doesn't hurt it like it does to another type of bacteria.
Methodology
Bacteriophage PV22 was isolated from sewage and its interaction with C. jejuni was studied using electron microscopy.
Limitations
PV22 did not replicate in C. jejuni and did not produce lytic plaques.
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