The Escherichia coli cellulose synthase subunit G (BcsG) is a Zn2+-dependent phosphoethanolamine transferase
Alexander C. Anderson, Alysha Burnett, Lana K. Hiscock, Kenneth E. Maly, Joel T. Weadge
Abstract
AR3110, indicating that the activity of the BcsG C-terminal domain is essential for integrity of the pellicular biofilm. Furthermore, our results established a similar but distinct active-site architecture and catalytic mechanism shared between BcsG and the colistin resistance enzymes.
Topics & Concepts
BiofilmEscherichia coliBiochemistryTransferaseBacteriaCelluloseEnzymeProtein subunitChemistryBiologyBacterial celluloseMicrobiologyGeneticsGeneInfections and bacterial resistanceBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingLegume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis