Protein Family Models

Although archaeal flagella appear superficially similar to those of bacteria, they are quite distinct[1]. In several archaea, the flagellin genes are followed immediately by the flagellar accessory genes flaCDEFGHIJ. The gene products may have a role in translocation, secretion, or assembly of the flagellum. FlaC is a protein whose exact role is unknown but it has been shown to be membrane-associated (by immuno-blotting fractionated cells) [2]. [1]. 11250034. The archaeal flagellum: a different kind of prokaryotic motility structure. Thomas NA, Bardy SL, Jarrell KF;. FEMS Microbiol Rev 2001;25:147-174. [2]. 11717274. Characterization of flagellum gene families of methanogenic archaea and localization of novel flagellum accessory proteins. Thomas NA, Jarrell KF;. J Bacteriol 2001;183:7154-7164. (from Pfam)

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2024-10-16

Family of archaeal flaD and flaE proteins. Conserved region found at N-terminus of flaE but towards the C-terminus of flaD [1]. [1]. 11717274. Characterization of flagellum gene families of methanogenic archaea and localization of novel flagellum accessory proteins. Thomas NA, Jarrell KF;. J Bacteriol 2001;183:7154-7164. (from Pfam)

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2024-10-16