Structural and functional analysis of the Escherichia coli small mechanosensitive channel MscS

Mechanosensitive (MS) channels are found in all levels of organisms, and function as transducers in mechanical force pathways. These channels are involved in different aspects of cellular function, in Escherichia coli MS channels are important to maintain cell integrity during hypoosmotic shock cond...

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Main Author: Dennison, Sally Rebecca
Published: University of Aberdeen 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.408952