type I protein secretion system complex

Term ID

GO:0030256

Synonyms

• ABC translocator complex

Definition

A complex of three secretory proteins that carry out secretion in the type I secretion system: an inner membrane transport ATPase (termed ABC protein for ATP-binding cassette), which provides the energy for protein secretion; an outer membrane protein, which is exported via the sec pathway; and a membrane fusion protein, which is anchored in the inner membrane and spans the periplasmic space. 9618447

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO