Abstract
SummaryGram-negative bacteria contain an asymmetric outer membrane, in which the outer leaflet is composed of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). LPS, a drug target of polymyxin, plays an essential role in drug resistance, biofilm formation, and pathogenesis. An important inner membrane protein, YciM, may be responsible for the regulation of LPS biosynthesis and transport. Here, we report the crystal structure of YciM from Salmonella typhimurium in a complex with a non-specifically bond molecule, an ethylene glycol, which identified a tunnel that could bind lipids. Our in vitro assays showed that YciM could bind lipid molecules with affinity in the micromolar range, while mutagenic and functional studies confirmed that lipid-binding residues are critical for the function of YciM. Additionally, our data also showed that YciM accurately regulates LPS biosynthesis and transport with YciS, which could help to better understand the regulation mechanism of LPS.
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