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Cell division in Deinococcus radiodurans and a method for displaying septa.

R G Murray, M Hall, B G Thompson

    Canadian Journal of Microbiology
    |October 1, 1983
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    Bacterial cell division in Deinococcus radiodurans involves asymmetrical septa formation originating from opposing sites. This process, visualized through advanced techniques, reveals unique cell compartment communication during division.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Cell Biology
    • Bacterial Morphology

    Background:

    • Deinococcus radiodurans exhibits unique radiation resistance and complex cell division patterns.
    • Understanding bacterial cell division is crucial for antibiotic development and microbial genetics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the mechanism and morphology of septa formation in Deinococcus radiodurans.
    • To elucidate the spatial and temporal aspects of cell division in this extremophile bacterium.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized electron microscopy techniques including freeze-cleaving and thin-sectioning.
    • Employed whole-cell preparations with selective staining of septal components using uranyl salts and transition metal salts.
    • Applied stereoscopic examination for detailed morphological analysis.

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    Main Results:

    • Septa in Deinococcus radiodurans close asymmetrically, originating from discrete opposing cell surface locations.
    • Cell tetrads and sheets form through alternate and synchronized divisions in two planes.
    • The initial septum formation involves a plasma membrane sulcus, not a circumferential infolding.
    • Septal diaphragms close in a slit or long oval shape, with advancing margins curving towards the next division axis.

    Conclusions:

    • The asymmetric septum closure and communication between cell compartments highlight a unique division strategy in Deinococcus radiodurans.
    • The staining technique effectively visualizes septal structures, aiding in the understanding of bacterial cytokinesis.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the precise mechanism and staining site of septal components.