Open AccessThe twin arginine translocation system contributes to symbiotic colonization of Euprymna scolopes by Vibrio fischeri
Author(s) -
Dunn Anne K.,
Stabb Eric V.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
fems microbiology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1574-6968
pISSN - 0378-1097
DOI - 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2007.01043.x
Subject(s) - vibrio , biology , colonization , vibrionaceae , mutant , microbiology and biotechnology , chromosomal translocation , bacteria , cytoplasm , host (biology) , arginine , genetics , gene , amino acid
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.