Structural highlights
Function
FHUA_ECOLI This receptor binds the ferrichrome-iron ligand. It interacts with the TonB protein, which is responsible for energy coupling of the ferrichrome-promoted iron transport system. Acts as a receptor for bacteriophage T5 as well as T1, phi80 and colicin M. Binding of T5 triggers the opening of a high conductance ion channel. Can also transport the antibiotic albomycin.[1]
References
- ↑ Bonhivers M, Ghazi A, Boulanger P, Letellier L. FhuA, a transporter of the Escherichia coli outer membrane, is converted into a channel upon binding of bacteriophage T5. EMBO J. 1996 Apr 15;15(8):1850-6. PMID:8617231
