Structure of the surface layer of the methanogenic archaean Methanosarcina acetivorans

Archaea have a self-assembling proteinaceous surface (S-) layer as the primary and outermost boundary of their cell envelopes. The S-layer maintains structural rigidity, protects the organism from adverse environmental elements, and yet provides access to all essential nutrients. We have determined...

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Main Authors: Arbing, Mark A., Chan, Sum, Shin, Annie, Phan, Tung, Ahn, Christine J., Rohlin, Lars, Gunsalus, Robert P.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: National Academy of Sciences 2012
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Biological Sciences
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3406845/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22753492
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1120595109
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