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. 1983 Sep-Dec;56(5-6):653–656.

Mycoplasma attachment to solid surfaces: a review.

W Bredt, J Feldner, I Kahane, S Razin
PMCID: PMC2590539  PMID: 6433576

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.

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