The twin arginine translocation system contributes to symbiotic colonization of Euprymna scolopes by Vibrio fischeri.
In many bacteria, the twin arginine translocation (Tat) system transports folded proteins across the cytoplasmic membrane, and these proteins can play a role in symbiotic or pathogenic infections. A role for the Vibrio fischeri Tat system was identified during symbiotic colonization of its host Euprymna scolopes, demonstrating a function for the Tat system in host colonization by a member of the Vibrionaceae. Using bioinformatics, mutant analyses, and green fluorescent protein fusions, a set of Tat-targeted proteins in V. fischeri was identified.
Dunn
Anne K
AK
Department of Microbiology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. akdunn@ou.edu
Stabb
Eric V
EV
D048908:Aliivibrio fischeri / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D000818:Animals; D019677:Artificial Gene Fusion; D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D049832:Decapodiformes / Q000382:microbiology*; D017353:Gene Deletion; D017930:Genes, Reporter; D049452:Green Fluorescent Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D026901:Membrane Transport Proteins / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D037521:Virulence Factors / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*
D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D026901:Membrane Transport Proteins; D037521:Virulence Factors; D049452:Green Fluorescent Proteins