The Hrp pilus: learning from flagella.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Plant pathogenic bacteria deliver avirulence and virulence effector proteins into plant cells via the hrp-gene-encoded type III secretion system. A key component of this secretion system is a surface appendage called the Hrp pilus. Recent results suggest that the Hrp pilus serves as a conduit for type III protein secretion and that it is assembled in a manner similar to the flagellum. The Hrp pilus is likely to be the functional equivalent of the needle extension, assembled by type III secretion systems of mammalian pathogenic bacteria.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- He, SY; Jin, Q
Published Date
- February 2003
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 6 / 1
Start / End Page
- 15 - 19
PubMed ID
- 12615214
Pubmed Central ID
- 12615214
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1879-0364
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1369-5274
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s1369-5274(02)00007-3
Language
- eng