The VirB5 protein localizes to the T-pilus tips in Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

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The VirB5 protein localizes to the T-pilus tips in Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Abstract Text:

Khaled A Aly,Christian Baron,Khaled A Aly,Christian Baron,

The Agrobacterium tumefaciens VirB/D4 type IV secretion system (T4SS) mediates the transfer of single-stranded DNA and protein virulence factors into plant cells, and also determines the assembly of the T-pilus, which is believed to play a role in host recognition. The T-pilus is composed of the major component VirB2 and the minor component VirB5. Using immuno-electron microscopy we detected the major component VirB2 along the entire length of detached T-pili, but not on cell-bound T-pili or on the cell surface. In contrast, the minor T-pilus component VirB5 was detected on the tips of cell-bound T-pili as well as on the ends of detached T-pili and on the cell surface. To gain further insights into the role of VirB5 we introduced changes at its C terminus. C-terminal deletions of up to four amino acids and alanine replacements did not abolish T-pilus formation and incorporation of the VirB5 variants at the tip, although they did impact the length of T-pili. Also, these changes differentially affected the ability of the T4SS to transfer DNA into plant and bacterial recipients, suggesting differential effects on host-cell specificity. The data presented here suggest that VirB5 localizes at the T-pilus tip, and provide novel insights into its role during the type IV secretion process.

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov

Journal: Microbiology (Reading, England)

VOLUME: 153

Page Numbers: 3766-75

Journal Abbreviation: Microbiology (Reading, Engl.)

ISSN: 1350-0872

DAY: 2

MONTH: Nov

YEAR: 2007

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