TonB Simulation (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

TonB Simulation

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U. of I. researchers simulated the interaction of part of the inner membrane protein TonB (shown in red) and the luminal domain (in green and dark blue) of the outer membrane transporter. The yellow sphere represents the point on the TonB protein at which the force was applied. To view the results of the simulation, please go to: http://www.life.uiuc.edu/emad/TonB-BtuB/btub-2.5Ans.mpg

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Image courtesy of Emad Tajkhorshid

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