| Literature DB >> 31376483 |
Sebastien Pichoff1, Shishen Du1, Joe Lutkenhaus2.
Abstract
FtsEX is a member of a small subclass of ABC transporters that uses mechano-transmission to perform work in the periplasm. FtsEX controls periplasmic peptidoglycan (PG) hydrolase activities in many Gram negative and positive organisms to ensure the safe separation of daughter cells during division. In these organisms FtsEX localizes to the Z ring and uses its ATPase activity to regulate its periplasmic effectors. In Escherichia coli, FtsEX also participates in building the divisome and coordinates PG synthesis with PG hydrolysis. This review discusses studies that are beginning to elucidate the mechanisms of FtsEX's various roles in cell division.Entities:
Keywords: ABC transporter; Divisome; FtsEX; Peptidoglycan hydrolyases; Z ring
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31376483 PMCID: PMC6899183 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2019.07.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Res Microbiol ISSN: 0923-2508 Impact factor: 3.992