TABLE 3.
Characterization of cell gliding and plastic binding capabilities of the WT strain and ΔMG_312 and ΔMG_312 derivative mutantsa
| Strain genotype | Mean gliding speed (%) | Mean gliding frequency (%) | Plastic binding activity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT | 100 ± 13.1 | 100 | 100 ± 3.9 |
| ΔMG_312 | 0 | 0 | 29.2 ± 5.0 |
| ΔMG_312 + MG_312 | 98.4 ± 18.2 | 84.8 | 84.7 ± 7.9 |
| ΔMG_312 + MG_312ΔRep | 85.7 ± 18.9 | 73.1 | 109.9 ± 6.9 |
| ΔMG_312 + MG_312ΔEAGR | 59.0 ± 21.8 | 72.7 | 90.3 ± 2.5 |
| ΔMG_312 + MG_312ΔN-t | 40.1 ± 17.5 | 55.4 | 82.5 ± 6.9 |
a
Values (± standard deviations) are normalized to WT levels.