The twinarginine translocation systemcontributes to symbiotic colonizationofEuprymna scolopes by Vibrio¢scheri
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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.
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