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Genomic analysis of secretion systems.

Mark J Pallen1, Roy R Chaudhuri, Ian R Henderson

  • 1Bacterial Pathogenesis and Genomics Unit, Division of Immunity and Infection, The Medical School, University of Birmingham, Vincent Drive, B15 2TT, Birmingham, UK. m.pallen@bham.ac.uk

Current Opinion in Microbiology
|October 24, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial protein secretion systems, crucial for host interactions, are increasingly understood through genome sequencing. This research reveals novel systems in Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, expanding our knowledge of protein transport.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genomics

Background:

  • Protein secretion is vital for bacterial interactions with hosts, impacting pathogenicity and symbiosis.
  • Advancements in bacterial genome sequencing offer insights into diverse secretion systems.
  • Understanding these systems is key to deciphering bacterial communication and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the distribution and function of bacterial protein secretion systems.
  • To identify novel secretion systems and substrates through genomic data mining.
  • To investigate protein transport mechanisms in both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of accumulated bacterial genome sequence data.
  • Genomic data mining to identify novel secretion systems and substrates.

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  • Comparative genomics to survey protein transport mechanisms.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified three primary systems for cytoplasmic membrane protein secretion: Sec, SRP, and Tat.
    • Discovered numerous novel systems for transport across the Gram-negative cell envelope, including type III secretion systems and autotransporters.
    • Uncovered evidence for a dedicated secretion system in Gram-positive bacteria targeting WXG100/ESAT-6 proteins and widespread sortase systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Genomic analyses have significantly advanced our understanding of bacterial secretion systems.
    • Novel secretion pathways and substrates continue to be discovered, particularly in Gram-negative bacteria.
    • Gram-positive bacteria possess unique protein targeting systems, including those for WXG100/ESAT-6 proteins and sortase-mediated transport.