9n8w

Structural highlights

Function

LETA_ECOLI Could be part, together with LetB, of a system that transports lipids between the inner membrane and the outer membrane (Probable). Contributes to membrane integrity (PubMed:27795327).^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Nakayama T, Zhang-Akiyama QM. pqiABC and yebST, Putative mce Operons of Escherichia coli, Encode Transport Pathways and Contribute to Membrane Integrity. J Bacteriol. 2016 Dec 13;199(1). pii: JB.00606-16. doi: 10.1128/JB.00606-16., Print 2017 Jan 1. PMID:27795327 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JB.00606-16
2. ↑ Isom GL, Coudray N, MacRae MR, McManus CT, Ekiert DC, Bhabha G. LetB Structure Reveals a Tunnel for Lipid Transport across the Bacterial Envelope. Cell. 2020 Apr 30;181(3):653-664.e19. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.03.030. PMID:32359438 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.03.030