An amphipathic helix facilitates direct membrane binding of Mycoplasma FtsZ
S. Dutta, S. M. Poddar, J. Chakraborty, R. Srinivasan, P. Gayathri
This study identifies a novel amphipathic helix in mycoplasma FtsZ that enables direct membrane binding, offering insights into Z-ring constriction in cell wall-less bacteria.
bioRxiv · Aug 29, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology