Cui
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| - | Cui is an immunity protein that is produced by ''E. coli'' alongside [[Colicin U]] to protect itself from the pore-forming cytotoxic activity of the [[Colicin]] | + | Cui is an immunity protein that is produced by ''E. coli'' alongside [[Colicin U]] to protect itself from the pore-forming cytotoxic activity of the [[Colicin]], by inserting itself into the cell membrane and preventing the [[Colicin]] from doing the same. This prevents membrane depolarisation by the colicin, so the cell is not killed. |
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Cui is an immunity protein that is produced by E. coli alongside Colicin U to protect itself from the pore-forming cytotoxic activity of the Colicin, by inserting itself into the cell membrane and preventing the Colicin from doing the same. This prevents membrane depolarisation by the colicin, so the cell is not killed.
