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The helix-loop-helix motif at the N terminus of HalI is essential for its immunity function against halocin C8.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Oct 2008
Mei Shuangshuang, Sun Chaomin, Liu Xiaoqing, Lu Qiuhe, Cai Lei, Li Yun, Xiang Hua
Abstract excerpt
Halocin C8 (HalC8) is a stable microhalocin exhibiting strong antimicrobial activity against a wide range of haloarchaea. HalI, a 207-amino-acid peptide derived from the N terminus of the HalC8 preproprotein, is the immunity protein of HalC8. In this study, the molecular mechanism of the immunity...
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