The lmo1568 protein is a membrane-associated polypeptide expressed in Listeria monocytogenes serovar 1/2a. Key features include:
Recombinant lmo1568 is produced via heterologous expression in E. coli, leveraging strains optimized for membrane protein synthesis (e.g., LEMO21(DE3)) to mitigate toxicity and aggregation . Key challenges and solutions include:
While the exact biochemical role of lmo1568 remains uncharacterized, genomic context and homolog analyses provide clues:
Operon Association: The lmo1568 gene is part of an operon with citC and citZ, which are involved in citrate metabolism, suggesting a potential role in metabolic regulation .
Stress Response: Transcriptome studies of L. monocytogenes under acid stress show differential expression of σ<sup>B</sup>-regulated genes, though lmo1568 itself was not highlighted .
As a membrane protein, lmo1568 is a candidate for investigating L. monocytogenes virulence mechanisms, particularly host-cell adhesion or immune evasion .
Commercial suppliers offer lmo1568 as an ELISA-ready antigen for antibody development, priced at ~$2,765 (50 µg) .
KEGG: lmo:lmo1568
STRING: 169963.lmo1568