Structural characterization of the molecular platform for type III secretion system assembly
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The 1.8-angstrom crystal structure of EscJ from enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, a member of the YscJ/PrgK family whose oligomerization represents one of the earliest events in type III secretion systems (TTSSs) assembly is reported. It is indicated that EscJ could form a large 24-subunit 'ring' superstructure with extensive grooves, ridges and electrostatic features.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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New cog for a familiar machine
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In the process known as mitosis, when cell division takes place, the duplicated genetic material is divided and distributed precisely between the two daughter cells. The assembly of this crucial apparatus seems to rely on the components other than proteins and DNA.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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