A Family of Spore Lipoproteins Stabilizes the Germination Apparatus by Altering Inner Spore Membrane Fluidity in Bacillus subtilis Spores
Matthew J. Flores, Kate Duricy, Shreya Choudhary, Michael Laue, David L. Popham
Abstract
. The results indicate that these proteins reduce the membrane fluidity and increase the stability of other membrane associated proteins that are required for germination. Further understanding of such protein interactions on the spore membrane surface will enhance our understanding of the germination process and its potential as a decontamination method target.
Topics & Concepts
SporeBacillus subtilisBiologyMicrobiologySpore germinationGerminationBacteriaBacterial sporeBiochemistryEndosporeBotanyGeneticsBacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyPhotosynthetic Processes and MechanismsProtist diversity and phylogeny