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. 1970 Feb;1(2):212–213. doi: 10.1128/iai.1.2.212-213.1970

Antigenic Nature of Bacterial Flagellar Hook Structures

K Dimmitt 1, M Simon 1
PMCID: PMC415882  PMID: 16557718

Abstract

The bacterial flagellar hook is antigenically distinct from the remainder of the flagellum. This conclusion is based on electron microscopic observation of intact flagella coated with antisera prepared with flagellar filaments and purified flagellar hooks.

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