Mycoplasma attachment to solid surfaces: a review

Yale J Biol Med. 1983 Sep-Dec;56(5-6):653-6.

Abstract

Mycoplasma attachment to glass in a protein-containing environment requires energization of the cells, probably to provide more accessibility of binding sites. The substance mediating attachment is of protein nature. Studies with monoclonal antibodies on M. pneumoniae suggest a concentration of the binding sites at the tip structure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adhesiveness
  • Binding Sites
  • Biophysical Phenomena
  • Biophysics
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Energy Metabolism
  • Glass*
  • Mycoplasma / metabolism*
  • Mycoplasma / ultrastructure
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae / metabolism
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae / ultrastructure