Ton

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Contents 1 Structure 2 Function 3 Interaction of Ton proteins 4 Interaction with Colicin 5 Regulation 6 References

Structure

The Ton system comprises of the triumvirate TonB/ExbB/ExbD inner membrane complex,

Function

The ton proteins are involved in the uptake of vitamin B12 and chelated-iron into the cell.

Interaction of Ton proteins

Interaction with Colicin

The Ton proteins regularly interact with colicins.

Regulation

References

1. ↑ Witty M, Sanz C, Shah A, Grossmann JG, Mizuguchi K, Perham RN, Luisi B. Structure of the periplasmic domain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa TolA: evidence for an evolutionary relationship with the TonB transporter protein. EMBO J. 2002 Aug 15;21(16):4207-18. PMID:12169623