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Review
. 2024 Oct;122(4):447-454.
doi: 10.1111/mmi.15301. Epub 2024 Aug 3.

Flagellar protein FliL: A many-splendored thing

Jonathan D Partridge  1 , Rasika M Harshey  1
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Review

Flagellar protein FliL: A many-splendored thing

Jonathan D Partridge et al. Mol Microbiol. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

FliL is a bacterial flagellar protein demonstrated to associate with, and regulate ion flow through, the stator complex in a diverse array of bacterial species. FliL is also implicated in additional functions such as stabilizing the flagellar rod, modulating rotor bias, sensing the surface, and regulating gene expression. How can one protein do so many things? Its location is paramount to understanding its numerous functions. This review will look at the evidence, attempt to resolve some conflicting findings, and offer new thoughts on FliL.

Keywords: FliL; flagella; motor torque; rotor bias; stators; surface sensing; swarming; swimming.

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