Structural intermediates observed only in intact Escherichia coli indicate a mechanism for TonB-dependent transport

Outer membrane TonB-dependent transporters facilitate the uptake of trace nutrients and carbohydrates in Gram-negative bacteria and are essential for pathogenic bacteria and the health of the microbiome. Despite this, their mechanism of transport is still unknown. Here, pulse electron paramagnetic r...

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Main Authors: Thushani D Nilaweera, David A Nyenhuis, David S Cafiso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2021-07-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/68548