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  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Aerobic life necessitates robust responses to external redox stress to maintain cellular integrity.
  • Suppressor of copper sensitivity (Scs) proteins are implicated in bacterial redox homeostasis but their molecular functions remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the molecular function of two Scs proteins from *Proteus mirabilis* in bacterial redox stress response.
  • To compare the redox relay mechanism of Scs proteins with the well-characterized Dsb system in *Escherichia coli*.

Main Methods:

  • Biochemical assays to assess the redox relay activity of *Proteus mirabilis* Scs proteins.
  • Structural analysis to compare Scs proteins with Dsb proteins.
  • Functional characterization in relevant bacterial models.

Main Results:

  • Two Scs proteins from *Proteus mirabilis* were shown to possess redox relay activity.
  • This Scs-mediated redox relay is functionally analogous to the Dsb system but structurally distinct.
  • The findings highlight a conserved redox relay mechanism across diverse bacterial species.

Conclusions:

  • Scs proteins provide a crucial redox relay essential for bacterial survival under oxidative stress.
  • The discovery of a structurally distinct yet functionally equivalent system to Dsb emphasizes the versatility of redox homeostasis mechanisms in bacteria.
  • This work expands our understanding of bacterial adaptation to aerobic environments.