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Review
. 2017 Oct;63(5):845-848.
doi: 10.1007/s00294-017-0696-5. Epub 2017 Apr 24.

Polar localization of MreB actin is inhibited by anionic phospholipids in the rod-shaped bacterium Escherichia coli

Daisuke Shiomi  1
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Polar localization of MreB actin is inhibited by anionic phospholipids in the rod-shaped bacterium Escherichia coli

Daisuke Shiomi. Curr Genet. 2017 Oct.

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Abstract

Bacterial actin MreB is required for the maintenance of cell polarity. MreB is located underneath the cell membrane and mainly localizes at a central cylindrical part of the cell. In addition, it has recently been found that anionic phospholipids (aPLs: phosphatidylglycerol and cardiolipin) play a crucial role in excluding MreB from the cell poles. Subcellular localization of MreB is positively and negatively regulated by membrane curvature and aPLs, respectively.

Keywords: Anionic phospholipids; Cell shape; MreB; Peptidoglycan.

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