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TonB-dependent transporters (TBDTs) are present in all gram-negative bacteria and mediate energy-dependent uptake of molecules that are too scarce or large to be taken up efficiently by outer membrane (OM) diffusion channels. This process requires energy that is derived from the proton motive force and delivered to TBDTs by the TonB-ExbBD motor complex in the inner membrane. Together with the need to preserve the OM permeability barrier, this has led to an extremely complex and fascinating transport mechanism for which the fundamentals, despite decades of research, are still unclear. In this review, we describe our current understanding of the transport mechanism of TBDTs, their potential role in the delivery of novel antibiotics, and the important contributions made by TBDT-associated (lipo)proteins.
Author(s): Silale A, van den Berg B
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Annual Review of Microbiology
Year: 2023
Volume: 77
Pages: 67-88
Print publication date: 01/09/2023
Online publication date: 21/03/2023
Acceptance date: 29/11/2022
ISSN (print): 0066-4227
ISSN (electronic): 1545-3251
URL: https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-micro-032421-111116
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-micro-032421-111116
PubMed id: 36944260
