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The Escherichia coli membrane protein insertase YidC assists in the biogenesis of penicillin binding proteins.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Apr 2015
de Sousa Borges Anabela, de Keyzer Jeanine, Driessen Arnold J M, Scheffers Dirk-Jan
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Membrane proteins need to be properly inserted and folded in the membrane in order to perform a range of activities that are essential for the survival of bacteria. The Sec translocon and the YidC insertase are responsible for the insertion of the majority of proteins into the cytoplasmic membrane. YidC can act in combination with the Sec translocon in the insertion and folding of membrane proteins....
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