| Literature DB >> 17015672 |
Annie Hiniker1, Didier Vertommen, James C A Bardwell, Jean-Francois Collet.
Abstract
The mechanism by which DsbD transports electrons across the cytoplasmic membrane is unknown. Here we provide evidence that DsbD's conformation depends on its oxidation state. Our data also suggest that four highly conserved prolines surrounding DsbD's membrane-embedded catalytic cysteines may have an important functional role, possibly conferring conformational flexibility to DsbD.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17015672 PMCID: PMC1636233 DOI: 10.1128/JB.00383-06
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bacteriol ISSN: 0021-9193 Impact factor: 3.490