Visualization of protein translocation mediated by the SecYEG-SecA complex (VIDEO)

Nara Institute of Science and Technology

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Real-time dynamics of protein translocation across bacterial membrane using high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM). This visualization reveals how the SecYEG-SecA complex facilitates protein movement, showcasing the crucial conformational changes in SecA that drive translocation.

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Tomoya Tsukazaki

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