Structure and function of bacterial dynamin-like proteins [PDF]
, 2012 Membrane dynamics are essential for numerous cellular processes in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. In eukaryotic cells, membrane fusion and fission are often catalyzed by large GTPases of the dynamin protein family. These proteins couple GTP hydrolysis
Bramkamp, Marc
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Acquisition of ionic copper by a bacterial outer membrane protein [PDF]
, 2020 AbstractCopper, while toxic in excess, is an essential micronutrient in all kingdoms of life due to its essential role in the structure and function of many proteins. Proteins mediating ionic copper import have been characterised in detail for eukaryotes, but much less so for prokaryotes. In particular, it is still unclear whether and how Gram-negative
van den Berg B +6 more
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Construction of a bacterial surface display system based on outer membrane protein F
Microbial Cell Factories, 2019 Background Bacterial surface display systems were developed to surface expose heterologous proteins or peptides for different applications, such as peptide libraries screening and live bacterial vaccine design.
Tingting Chen +12 more
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In vitro and in vivo screening for novel essential cell-envelope proteins in Pseudomonas aeruginosa [PDF]
, 2015 The Gram-negative bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa represents a prototype of multi-drug resistant opportunistic pathogens for which novel therapeutic options are urgently required.
Bragonzi, Alessandra +5 more
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Small and mighty: adaptation of superphylum Patescibacteria to groundwater environment drives their genome simplicity. [PDF]
, 2020 BackgroundThe newly defined superphylum Patescibacteria such as Parcubacteria (OD1) and Microgenomates (OP11) has been found to be prevalent in groundwater, sediment, lake, and other aquifer environments.
Adams, Benjamin G +21 more
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The Landscape of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Membrane-Associated Proteins
Cells, 2020 Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa cell envelope-associated proteins play a relevant role in infection mechanisms. They can contribute to the antibiotic resistance of the bacterial cells and be involved in the interaction with host cells.
Sara Motta +7 more
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Biogenesis of mitochondrial c-type cytochromes [PDF]
, 1990 Cytochromesc andc 1 are essential components of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. In both cytochromes the heme group is covalently linked to the polypeptide chain via thioether bridges. The location of the two cytochromes is in the intermembrane space;
Gonzales, Daniel H., Neupert, Walter
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Living on the edge: Simulations of bacterial outer-membrane proteins
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes, 2016 Gram-negative bacteria are distinguished in part by a second, outer membrane surrounding them. This membrane is distinct from others, possessing an outer leaflet composed not of typical phospholipids but rather large, highly charged molecules known as lipopolysaccharides.
Karl Lundquist +4 more
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Inflammasome Activation by Bacterial Outer Membrane Vesicles Requires Guanylate Binding Proteins
mBio, 2017 The Gram-negative bacterial cell wall component lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is recognized by the noncanonical inflammasome protein caspase-11 in the cytosol of infected host cells and thereby prompts an inflammatory immune response linked to sepsis.
Ryan Finethy +8 more
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Mucin adsorbed by E. coli can affect neutrophil activation in vitro
FEBS Open Bio, 2020 Bacteria colonizing human intestine adhere to the gut mucosa and avoid the innate immune system. We previously demonstrated that Escherichia coli isolates can adsorb mucin from a diluted solution in vitro.
Elena Mikhalchik +11 more
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