期刊
BIOMETALS
卷 28, 期 3, 页码 491-508出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s10534-015-9826-z
关键词
ABC transporter; Manganese; Zinc; Cluster A-I SBP; Metal binding; Solute-binding protein; Streptococcus; Virulence
资金
- Australian Research Council [DP120103957]
- National Health & Medical Research Council [1022240, 1080784]
- National Institutes of Health [R01AI47841, R56AI085195]
- National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia [1080784] Funding Source: NHMRC
Streptococcal solute-binding proteins (SBPs) associated with ATP-binding cassette transporters gained widespread attention first as ostensible adhesins, next as virulence determinants, and finally as metal ion transporters. In this mini-review, we will examine our current understanding of the cellular roles of these proteins, their contribution to metal ion homeostasis, and their crucial involvement in mediating streptococcal virulence. There are now more than 35 studies that have collected structural, biochemical and/or physiological data on the functions of SBPs across a broad range of bacteria. This offers a wealth of data to clarify the formerly puzzling and contentious findings regarding the metal specificity amongst this group of essential bacterial transporters. In particular we will focus on recent findings related to biological roles for manganese in streptococci. These advances will inform efforts aimed at exploiting the importance of manganese and manganese acquisition for the design of new approaches to combat serious streptococcal diseases.
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