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Natural variations in the biofilm-associated protein BslA from the genus Bacillus.
Scientific reports - 27 Jul 2017
Morris Ryan J, Schor Marieke, Gillespie Rachel M C, Ferreira Ana Sofia, Baldauf Lucia, Earl Chris, Ostrowski Adam, Hobley Laura, Bromley Keith M, Sukhodub Tetyana, Arnaouteli Sofia, Stanley-Wall Nicola R, MacPhee Cait E
Abstract excerpt
BslA is a protein secreted by Bacillus subtilis which forms a hydrophobic film that coats the biofilm surface and renders it water-repellent. We have characterised three orthologues of BslA from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus pumilus as well as a paralogue from B. subtilis called YweA. We find that the three orthologous proteins can substitute for BslA in B. subtilis and confer a...
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