Geometric protein localization cues in bacterial cells

Highlights • Bacteria localize proteins to distinct subcellular locations. • Membrane curvature (convex or concave) can be a beacon to recruit certain proteins. • In vitro assays using curved membranes can reveal how proteins sense curvature.

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Published inCurrent opinion in microbiology Vol. 36; pp. 7 - 13
Main Authors Updegrove, Taylor B, Ramamurthi, Kumaran S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2017
Subjects
Bacteria - chemistry
Bacteria - cytology
Bacterial Proteins - chemistry
Bacterial Proteins - metabolism
Cell Membrane - chemistry
Cell Membrane - metabolism
Pathology
Protein Binding
Protein Transport
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Summary:Highlights • Bacteria localize proteins to distinct subcellular locations. • Membrane curvature (convex or concave) can be a beacon to recruit certain proteins. • In vitro assays using curved membranes can reveal how proteins sense curvature.
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ISSN:1369-5274
1879-0364
DOI:10.1016/j.mib.2016.12.001