Simulations of TamB suggest it facilitates lipid transport from the bacterial inner membrane
Lin, Y.; Corry, B.
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The double-membrane envelope of Gram-negative bacteria protects it against environmental stress and antibiotics. Phospholipids are a core component of the bacterial outer membrane (OM). However, how phospholipids are transported to the OM from the inner membrane (IM) where they are synthesized is poorly understood. We show that the AsmA-like protein TamB transfers lipids through a large hydrophobic groove which directly bridges the inner and outer membranes. Lipid dissociation at the outer membrane is impeded when TamB is bound to its OM partner protein TamA but occurs spontaneously when TamA is not bound. Other members of the AsmA-like family in E. coli can also accommodate lipids within their hydrophobic grooves, suggesting they may also function as lipid transporters. Our findings highlight the lipid transport ability of TamB and other AsmA-like proteins, suggesting their importance in maintaining bacterial OM integrity.
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