type IV pilus-dependent motility

Term ID

GO:0043107

Synonyms

• social gliding motility
• TFP-dependent motility
• TFP-dependent movement
• twitching motility
• type 4 pilus-dependent motility
• type four pilus-dependent motility

Definition

Any process involved in the controlled movement of a bacterial cell which is dependent on the presence of type IV pili. Includes social gliding motility and twitching motility. 12704238

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO