How bacteria integrate autotransporters into their outer membrane

Monday, September 23, 2013 - 10:30 in Biology & Nature

The bacterial outer envelope is densely packed with proteins that form small pores and facilitate the passage of nutrients, toxins and signaling molecules. Researchers now demonstrate how these transporter proteins are integrated into the outer membrane.

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