Crystal Structure of Escherichia coli CusC, the Outer Membrane Component of a Heavy Metal Efflux Pump.
Kulathila, R., Kulathila, R., Indic, M., van den Berg, B.(2011) PLoS One 6: e15610-e15610
- PubMed: 21249122 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0015610
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3PIK - PubMed Abstract: 
While copper has essential functions as an enzymatic co-factor, excess copper ions are toxic for cells, necessitating mechanisms for regulating its levels. The cusCBFA operon of E. coli encodes a four-component efflux pump dedicated to the extrusion of Cu(I) and Ag(I) ions.
Organizational Affiliation: 
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Program in Molecular Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America.