Dec 24, 2025
Here, we present the structure of DT57C determined by cryo-EM, and an atomic model of the virus, which was further explored using all-atom molecular dynamics simulations.
May 31, 2026
Despite the wide occurrence of Tfa proteins, their functional mechanism has not been elucidated. Here, we investigate the tail fibre and Tfa of Escherichia coli phage Mu.
Feb 18, 2026
The partial phage tail fiber atlas. a) Network connecting the TC with phage family or 482 subfamily. Node size is proportional to number of proteins
Aug 06, 2025
Bacteriophage T4 initially recognizes its host cells using its long tail fibers. Long tail fibers consist of a phage-proximal and a phage-distal rod, each around 80 nm long and attached to each
May 10, 2026
The phage host range can be reprogrammed via swapping the tail or tail fiber genes with those from other phages by homology-directed
Apr 08, 2026
A tail fiber, also known as a fiber optic patch cord, consists of a connector on one end and a cut end of the fiber optic cable core on the other. These patch cords are primarily used to
Jan 01, 2026
The correlation of an unstable baseplate and increased ease of contraction with the reduced requirement for tail fiber binding suggests that the binding of the fibers plays an active role in
Dec 15, 2025
Bacteriophages use receptor-binding proteins (RBPs) to adhere to bacterial hosts. Understanding the structure of these RBPs can provide insights into their target interactions. Tail
Sep 11, 2025
Viral fibers play a central role in many virus infection mechanisms since they recognize the corresponding host and establish a mechanical link to its surface. Specifically, bacteriophages have
Jul 16, 2025
These hollow elongated protein structures, present in most bacteriophages of the order Caudovirales, connect the DNA-containing capsid with a receptor function at the distal end of the tail
Aug 11, 2025
In this study, we have determined the structure of the alternative tail fiber subunit, gp52, and compared it with other tail fibers. The results revealed that Mu phage employs different structural
Feb 27, 2026
Structurally these viruses have a prolate icosahedral capsid (the head) attached at one vertex to a long protein infection promoting structure (the tail) (Figure 2-1). At
Apr 08, 2026
The following is a classification of common pigtail connectors: 1. FC type connector: FC type pigtail connector, also known as round threaded
Mar 05, 2026
Tapered nylon fibers provide superior performance as tail material for fly tyings, offering enhanced buoyancy, realistic movement, and durability compared to traditional feathery or furry substitutes.
Dec 11, 2025
Using this approach, we generated complete tail fiber models, validated by single- particle cryo–electron microscopy of five fibers from three phages. A structural classification of 67 fibers
Aug 31, 2025
Here, we present the structure of DT57C determined by cryo-EM, and an atomic model of the virus, which was further explored using all-atom
Apr 18, 2026
The bacteriophage T4 long tail fiber head domain, despite showing an analogous threaded architecture, fails to superimpose both in structure and in primary sequence to the C24 head domain.
Aug 18, 2025
Abstract and Figures We engineered novel T5-like bacteriophage (phage) with extended host ranges by editing the long-tail fibers (PB3 and PB4) to combat Salmonella Enteritidis.
Aug 22, 2025
Here we present the crystal structure of the receptor-binding tip of the bacteriophage T4 long tail fiber, which is highly homologous to the tip of the
Mar 18, 2026
Here, we introduce RBPseg, a method that combines monomeric ESMFold predictions with a structural-based domain identification approach, to divide tail fiber sequences into manageable
Mar 08, 2026
RBPseg enables accurate modeling of tail fiber structure, providing the first comprehensive tail fiber structure atlas.
Aug 12, 2025
The collar and whiskers of bacteriophage T4 extend outward from the top of the tail and play a role in regulating retraction of the tail fibers (Conley & Wood, 1975). The collar and whiskers
Feb 22, 2026
In the free state, the long tail fibers of T4 are folded upwards against the tail, neck, and head domains, although, under fa- vorable conditions for infection, an LTF can be released from the neck and head
Jun 21, 2026
Explore the critical role of tail fibers in bacteriophage infection. Learn how these biological sensors enable precision bacterial targeting for medicine.
Oct 06, 2025
FC type connector: FC type pigtail connector, also known as round threaded connector, is made of metal material. The number of pluggable times of
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