Objective SRP-mediated targeting of membrane proteins The aim of the project is to investigate the role of the signal recognizing particle (SRP) and FtsY, the E. coli homologues of the eucaryotic SRP and docking protein, respectively, in the targeting of membrane proteins to the cytoplasmic membrane of E. coli. Until recently, research on the targeting and assembly of membrane proteins in the cytoplasmic membrane of E. coli has completely focussed on the so-called general secretory pathway (GSP) which involves the sec-proteins. It has become clear that not all membrane proteins or domains thereof require the sec-machinery to insert properly into the cytoplasmic membrane of E. coli. This strongly points to the existence of more than one targeting mechanism for membrane proteins. Preliminary evidence strongly suggests that the SRP and FtsY are involved in the targeting of membrane proteins to the cytoplasmic membrane of E. coli. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesproteins Programme(s) FP4-TMR - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of the training and mobility of researchers, 1994-1998 Topic(s) 0302 - Post-doctoral research training grants TL02 - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator Stockholms Universitet Address 10-12,svante arrhenius vej 106 91 Stockholm Sweden See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Not available Netherlands EU contribution € 0,00 Address See on map
