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Structural highlights

Function

DIT_BPLP2 Forms the distal part of the tail. Self-associates as two rings organized back to back, with a central channel allowing DNA ejection.^[1]

References

1. ↑ Sciara G, Bebeacua C, Bron P, Tremblay D, Ortiz-Lombardia M, Lichiere J, van Heel M, Campanacci V, Moineau S, Cambillau C. Structure of lactococcal phage p2 baseplate and its mechanism of activation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Mar 29. PMID:20351260