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SUBMITTER: Solomon J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC219414 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Solomon Jonathan J Su Laura L Shyn Stanley S Grossman Alan D AD
Journal of bacteriology 20031101 21
Bacterial oligopeptide permeases are members of the large family of ATP binding cassette transporters and typically import peptides of 3 to 5 amino acids, apparently independently of sequence. Oligopeptide permeases are needed for bacteria to utilize peptides as nutrient sources and are sometimes involved in signal transduction pathways. The Bacillus subtilis oligopeptide permease stimulates competence development and the initiation of sporulation, at least in part, by importing specific signali ...[more]