| Title | Microbiology: Peeling Back the Layers of Bacterial Envelope Mechanics. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| Authors | Shaevitz, JW |
| Journal | Curr Biol |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 20 |
| Pagination | R1210-R1211 |
| Date Published | 2018 Oct 22 |
| ISSN | 1879-0445 |
| Abstract | The Gram-negative cell envelope has two important mechanical elements. Whereas the cell wall bears the brunt of the turgor pressure during normal growth, the outer membrane also provides necessary rigidity under physical stress. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cub.2018.09.023 |
| Alternate Journal | Curr. Biol. |
| PubMed ID | 30352194 |
