Recombinant GvpC interacts with multiple proteins to orchestrate gas vesicle biogenesis:
GvpA Binding: Stabilizes the ribbed structure of GvpA multimers via N-terminal repeats .
Accessory Protein Interactions:
Genetic Clusters: The gvpACNO operon encodes GvpC, alongside GvpA, GvpN, and GvpO . Recombinant systems often use modified clusters for heterologous expression .
Biomedical Potential: Engineered gas vesicles incorporating recombinant GvpC are explored as ultrasound contrast agents .