Comprehensive analysis of transport proteins encoded within the genome of Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus.

ABSTRACT: Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a bacterial parasite with an unusual lifestyle. It grows and reproduces in the periplasm of a host prey bacterium. The complete genome sequence of B. bacteriovorus has recently been reported. We have reanalyzed the transport proteins encoded within the B. bacteriovorus genome according to the current content of the Transporter Classification Database. A comprehensive analysis is given on the types and numbers of transport systems that B. bacteriovorus has. In this regard, the potential protein secretory capabilities of at least four types of inner-membrane secretion systems and five types of outer-membrane secretion systems are described. Surprisingly, B. bacteriovorus has a disproportionate percentage of cytoplasmic membrane channels and outer-membrane porins

SUBMITTER: Barabote RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3415317 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature