Part:BBa_K5468001
ftsE
The FtsE protein is an ATP-binding component of the ABC transporter system (ATP-binding cassette transporter) and is involved in the regulation of various cellular processes, especially those related to protein translocation and secretion. In Bacillus subtilis, FtsE plays a critical role in membrane transport, particularly in systems like the Sec-SRP (signal recognition particle) pathway, which translocates proteins from the cytoplasm to the cell membrane or extracellular environment.
FtsE functions in tandem with FtsX, forming a complex that helps regulate cell division and protein transport across membranes. In the context of surfactin production, FtsE contributes to enhancing the secretion of surfactin, a lipopeptide with biosurfactant properties. Overexpression of FtsE has been shown to increase surfactin production by improving the efficiency of its secretion from the cells. This makes FtsE a target for genetic engineering aimed at boosting industrial-scale production of surfactin for environmental applications like bioremediation.
Sequence and Features
- 10COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
- 12COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
- 21COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
- 23COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
- 25COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
- 1000COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]
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