HtpX homologs have been expressed in multiple systems, offering frameworks for B. bacilliformis applications:
Solubility: Requires denaturing conditions (e.g., 6% Trehalose, Tris/PBS buffer) .
Tagging: His-tags facilitate purification via Ni-IDA affinity chromatography .
Host Interaction: HtpX homologs in B. henselae aid endothelial cell colonization and flea survival .
Complement Resistance: Autotransporter proteins (e.g., FhbpA) in B. bacilliformis bind factor H to evade immune detection .
Antigenicity: Recombinant Bartonella proteins like Hbp/Pap31 show promise as vaccine candidates .
Enzymatic Activity: Neutral pH and heat resistance make HtpX suitable for industrial applications .
KEGG: bbk:BARBAKC583_0071
STRING: 360095.BARBAKC583_0071