Abstract
The covalent modification of membrane proteins by long-chain fatty acids was determined in two strains of Acholeplasma laidlawii by one-dimensional gel electrophoresis of radiolabeled membranes. Of the more than 50 membrane polypeptides detected, approximately 30 were labeled with [3H]palmitate, whereas covalent binding of [3H]oleate to membrane proteins could not be demonstrated. We suggest that in these wall-less bacteria, membrane protein acylation with saturated fatty acids may serve to ensure the structural integrity of the membrane.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 445-447 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of bacteriology |
| Volume | 162 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology