Secretion systems in Gram-negative bacteria: structural and mechanistic insights
Bacteria have evolved a remarkable array of sophisticated nanomachines to export various
virulence factors across the bacterial cell envelope. In recent years, considerable progress …
virulence factors across the bacterial cell envelope. In recent years, considerable progress …
The Type VI secretion system: a versatile bacterial weapon
S Coulthurst - Microbiology, 2019 - microbiologyresearch.org
The Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a protein nanomachine that is widespread in Gram-
negative bacteria and is used to translocate effector proteins directly into neighbouring cells …
negative bacteria and is used to translocate effector proteins directly into neighbouring cells …
Aim, load, fire: the type VI secretion system, a bacterial nanoweapon
FR Cianfanelli, L Monlezun, SJ Coulthurst - Trends in microbiology, 2016 - cell.com
Bacteria utilise specialised protein secretion systems to interact with host organisms,
competitor bacteria, and the environment. The Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a versatile …
competitor bacteria, and the environment. The Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a versatile …
Type VI secretion system effectors: poisons with a purpose
The type VI secretion system (T6SS) mediates interactions between a broad range of Gram-
negative bacterial species. Recent studies have led to a substantial increase in the number …
negative bacterial species. Recent studies have led to a substantial increase in the number …
A view to a kill: the bacterial type VI secretion system
The bacterial type VI secretion system (T6SS) is an organelle that is structurally and
mechanistically analogous to an intracellular membrane-attached contractile phage tail …
mechanistically analogous to an intracellular membrane-attached contractile phage tail …
Salmonella Typhimurium utilizes a T6SS-mediated antibacterial weapon to establish in the host gut
TG Sana, N Flaugnatti, KA Lugo… - Proceedings of the …, 2016 - National Acad Sciences
The mammalian gastrointestinal tract is colonized by a high-density polymicrobial
community where bacteria compete for niches and resources. One key competition strategy …
community where bacteria compete for niches and resources. One key competition strategy …
Type VI secretion system effector proteins: effective weapons for bacterial competitiveness
RE Hernandez, R Gallegos‐Monterrosa… - Cellular …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The Type VI secretion system (T6SS) is a protein translocation nanomachine widespread
among Gram‐negative bacteria and used as a means to deliver effectors directly into target …
among Gram‐negative bacteria and used as a means to deliver effectors directly into target …
Activity, delivery, and diversity of Type VI secretion effectors
D Jurėnas, L Journet - Molecular Microbiology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The bacterial type VI secretion system (T6SS) system is a contractile secretion apparatus
that delivers proteins to neighboring bacterial or eukaryotic cells. Antibacterial effectors are …
that delivers proteins to neighboring bacterial or eukaryotic cells. Antibacterial effectors are …
The Pseudomonas putida T6SS is a plant warden against phytopathogens
Bacterial type VI secretion systems (T6SSs) are molecular weapons designed to deliver
toxic effectors into prey cells. These nanomachines have an important role in inter-bacterial …
toxic effectors into prey cells. These nanomachines have an important role in inter-bacterial …
Structure of the T4 baseplate and its function in triggering sheath contraction
Several systems, including contractile tail bacteriophages, the type VI secretion system and
R-type pyocins, use a multiprotein tubular apparatus to attach to and penetrate host cell …
R-type pyocins, use a multiprotein tubular apparatus to attach to and penetrate host cell …