Participation of acid phospholipids in protein translocation across the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane

FEBS Lett. 1989 Nov 6;257(2):203-7. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(89)81534-0.

Abstract

Recent observations confirm the participation of acid phospholipids in protein translocation. The hypothesis proposed coupled protein translocation with transmembrane movement of acid phospholipids, their metabolism as a precursor of cell envelope components and recycling. These factors ensure the unidirectional vector value of the secretion, restoration of the membrane site competent for protein translocation and its self-organization.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / metabolism
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
  • Biological Transport, Active
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism*
  • Membrane Lipids / physiology*
  • Membrane Potentials
  • Phospholipids / physiology*
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Membrane Lipids
  • Phospholipids