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Preliminary summary of cell division components from different organisms.
| Organism | MinC | MinD | MinE | System Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative (E. coli) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Oscillation |
| Gram-positive (B. subtilis) | Yes, with possible CTD helix | Yes | No, DivIVA | Pole-anchored |
| Thermophile (A. aeolicus) | Yes, with CTD helix | Yes | No | Likely no oscillation without MinE |
| Archaea | No | Yes | No | Unknown |
