Colicin E1 opens its hinge to plug TolC

The double membrane architecture of Gram-negative bacteria forms a barrier that is impermeable to most extracellular threats. Bacteriocin proteins evolved to exploit the accessible, surface-exposed proteins embedded in the outer membrane to deliver cytotoxic cargo. Colicin E1 is a bacteriocin produc...

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Main Authors: S Jimmy Budiardjo, Jacqueline J Stevens, Anna L Calkins, Ayotunde P Ikujuni, Virangika K Wimalasena, Emre Firlar, David A Case, Julie S Biteen, Jason T Kaelber, Joanna SG Slusky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2022-02-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/73297