Structural highlights
Function
LPTE_ECOLI Together with LptD, is involved in the assembly of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at the surface of the outer membrane. Required for the proper assembly of LptD. Binds LPS and may serve as the LPS recognition site at the outer membrane.[1] [2] [3]
References
- ↑ Wu T, McCandlish AC, Gronenberg LS, Chng SS, Silhavy TJ, Kahne D. Identification of a protein complex that assembles lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of Escherichia coli. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Aug 1;103(31):11754-9. Epub 2006 Jul 21. PMID:16861298 doi:http://dx.doi.org/0604744103
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Chng SS, Ruiz N, Chimalakonda G, Silhavy TJ, Kahne D. Characterization of the two-protein complex in Escherichia coli responsible for lipopolysaccharide assembly at the outer membrane. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Mar 23;107(12):5363-8. doi:, 10.1073/pnas.0912872107. Epub 2010 Mar 4. PMID:20203010 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0912872107
