TonB
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| - | TonB is involved in the uptake of iron as a component of the TonB/ExbB/ExbD complex of the [[Ton]] system. | + | TonB is involved in the uptake of iron as a component of the TonB/[[ExbB]]/[[ExbD]] complex of the [[Ton]] system. |
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
| - | + | TonB and ExbD bind to ExbB in a protein complex that prevents the degradation of the TonB protein. TonB and ExbD are anchored to the cytoplasmic membrane via their N-terminal hydrophobic sequences, with the rest of the protein complex extending into the periplasmic space, allowing for interaction with outer membrane proteins.<ref name='Kampfenkel'>PMID: 8449962</ref> | |
==Function== | ==Function== | ||
| - | + | The activity of TonB is determined by the presence of ExbB and ExbD. <ref name='Kampfenkel'>PMID: 8449962</ref> | |
==Regulation== | ==Regulation== | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 14 February 2011
TonB is involved in the uptake of iron as a component of the TonB/ExbB/ExbD complex of the Ton system.
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Structure
TonB and ExbD bind to ExbB in a protein complex that prevents the degradation of the TonB protein. TonB and ExbD are anchored to the cytoplasmic membrane via their N-terminal hydrophobic sequences, with the rest of the protein complex extending into the periplasmic space, allowing for interaction with outer membrane proteins.[1]
Function
The activity of TonB is determined by the presence of ExbB and ExbD. [1]
