FlgD is a scaffolding protein needed for flagellar hook assembly in Salmonella typhimurium.

doi:10.1128/jb.176.8.2272-2281.1994

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FlgD is a scaffolding protein needed for flagellar hook assembly in Salmonella typhimurium.

Journal of bacteriology - 1 Apr 1994

Ohnishi K, Ohto Y, Aizawa S, Macnab R M, Iino T

Abstract excerpt

FlgD is known to be absolutely required for hook assembly, yet it has not been detected in the mature flagellum. We have overproduced and purified FlgD and raised an antibody against it. By using this antibody, we have detected FlgD in substantial amounts in isolated basal bodies from flgA, flgE,...

Topics

Bacterial Proteins
Flagella
Genes, Bacterial
Mutation
Plasmids
Salmonella typhimurium

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