Article
The MreB-like protein Mbl of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) depends on MreB for proper localization and contributes to spore wall synthesis.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Apr 2011
Heichlinger Andrea, Ammelburg Moritz, Kleinschnitz Eva-Maria, Latus Annette, Maldener Iris, Flärdh Klas, Wohlleben Wolfgang, Muth Günther
Abstract excerpt
Most bacteria with a rod-shaped morphology contain an actin-like cytoskeleton consisting of MreB polymers, which form helical spirals underneath the cytoplasmic membrane to direct peptidoglycan synthesis for the elongation of the cell wall. In contrast, MreB of Streptomyces coelicolor is not required for vegetative growth but has a role in sporulation. Besides MreB, S. coelicolor encodes two further MreB-like...
Topics
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Escherichia coli Proteins
- Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
- Models, Molecular
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Multigene Family
- Mutation
- Protein Transport
- Spores, Bacterial
- Streptomyces coelicolor