| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10872159 | FEBS Letters | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The min system prevents polar cell division in bacteria. Here, the biochemical characterization of the interaction of MinC and FtsZ from a Gram-positive bacterium, Bacillus subtilis, is reported. B. subtilis MinC inhibits FtsZ polymerization in a pH-dependent manner by preventing the formation of lateral associations between filaments. The inhibitory effect of MinC on FtsZ polymerization is counteracted by the presence of ZapA, a protein that promotes FtsZ filament bundling.
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Authors
Dirk-Jan Scheffers,