Figure 9
From: Nano-encapsulated Escherichia coli Divisome Anchor ZipA, and in Complex with FtsZ
Schematic representation of the interaction between ZipA and FtsZ. (A) SMALP-ZipA is represented in the membrane (Pink). (B) ZipA:FtsZ complex, FtsZ (Purple) binds ZipA GD ___domain via the GD peptide to one side of ZipA. Tethered to the membrane, ZipA also holds FtsZ near the membrane. (C) During protofilament formation, ZipA PQ ___domain is able to extend (uncoil) into the cell, and tethers FtsZ protofilament whilst it undergoes extension and associated treadmilling. (Created with Biorender.com).
