Structural highlights
Function
LPTB_ECOLI Part of the ABC transporter complex LptBFG involved in the translocation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from the inner membrane to the outer membrane. Probably responsible for energy coupling to the transport system.[1] [2] [3]
References
- ↑ Sperandeo P, Pozzi C, Deho G, Polissi A. Non-essential KDO biosynthesis and new essential cell envelope biogenesis genes in the Escherichia coli yrbG-yhbG locus. Res Microbiol. 2006 Jul-Aug;157(6):547-58. Epub 2006 Feb 9. PMID:16765569 doi:10.1016/j.resmic.2005.11.014
- ↑ Sperandeo P, Cescutti R, Villa R, Di Benedetto C, Candia D, Deho G, Polissi A. Characterization of lptA and lptB, two essential genes implicated in lipopolysaccharide transport to the outer membrane of Escherichia coli. J Bacteriol. 2007 Jan;189(1):244-53. Epub 2006 Oct 20. PMID:17056748 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JB.01126-06
- ↑ Sperandeo P, Lau FK, Carpentieri A, De Castro C, Molinaro A, Deho G, Silhavy TJ, Polissi A. Functional analysis of the protein machinery required for transport of lipopolysaccharide to the outer membrane of Escherichia coli. J Bacteriol. 2008 Jul;190(13):4460-9. Epub 2008 Apr 18. PMID:18424520 doi:JB.00270-08
