Bacterial pili are surface fibers that must resist high shearing forces to remain associated with their target. The Escherichia coli type 1 pilus chaperone FimC serves as a 'sensor', ensuring that only stable pilins become incorporated into the growing fiber.
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Neves, D., Dessen, A. Sensing stability. Nat Chem Biol 8, 681–682 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio.1026
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