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The study aims to investigate the association of the bacteriophage fl major coat protein with the host cell inner membrane post-synthesis.

January 1, 1972Journal of Supramolecular Structure

Association of newly synthesized major fl coat protein with infected host cell inner membrane

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HSHenry M. SmilowitzUConn Health JCJohn H. CarsonUniversity of Bern PRPhillips W. RobbinsBoston University

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Experimental analysis reveals that bacteriophage major coat protein associates with the host cell inner membrane, suggesting a direct transfer mechanism.

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The study aims to investigate the association of the bacteriophage fl major coat protein with the host cell inner membrane post-synthesis.
Conducted pulse-chase experiments to track the protein's localization over time.
The major coat protein is associated with the host cell inner membrane immediately after synthesis.
No stable association with the outer membrane was observed, implying direct transfer to the growth medium.

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Smilowitz et al. (1972) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a22742eb65eef78bdff746f https://doi.org/10.1002/jss.400010103

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Experimental analysis reveals that bacteriophage major coat protein associates with the host cell inner membrane, suggesting a direct transfer mechanism.

Association of newly synthesized major fl coat protein with infected host cell inner membrane

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Association of newly synthesized major fl coat protein with infected host cell inner membrane

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