Characterization of a dual-function domain that mediates membrane insertion and excision of Ff filamentous bacteriophage.

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The filamentous phage Ff (f1, fd, or M13) of Escherichia coli is assembled at the cell membranes by a process that is morphologically similar to that of pilus assembly. The release of the filament virion is mediated by excision from the membrane; conversely, entry into a host cell is mediated by insertion of the virion coat proteins into the membrane. The N-terminal domains of the minor virion protein pIII have...

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