Recombinant Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato ATP synthase subunit c (atpE) is a bacterial protein engineered for research purposes. This protein is a component of the ATP synthase complex, which catalyzes the synthesis of ATP via proton translocation across bacterial membranes. The recombinant version includes an N-terminal His-tag for purification and is expressed in Escherichia coli .
ATP synthase subunit c (atpE) is part of the F₀ subunit, forming a proton channel that drives rotational motion critical for ATP generation. In P. syringae pv. tomato, this enzyme is essential for energy production during infection and environmental adaptation .
ATP Synthase Activity: Recombinant atpE could be combined with other subunits (e.g., a, b, c) to reconstitute functional F₀F₁ complexes in vitro.
Inhibitor Screening: Testing small molecules targeting ATP synthase activity in P. syringae .
Energy Metabolism in Infection: ATP synthase supports bacterial survival during colonization. Disrupting its function may impair virulence.
Comparative Studies: Investigating subunit c differences between P. syringae pathovars (e.g., tomato vs. syringae) .
Current literature lacks experimental data on this recombinant protein. Key limitations include:
Limited Functional Characterization: No studies confirm enzymatic activity or structural integrity post-recombinant production.
Host-Specific Studies: No direct evidence linking P. syringae pv. tomato ATP synthase subunit c to host immune evasion or pathogen fitness.
Commercial availability is limited to specialized biotechnology vendors:
KEGG: pst:PSPTO_5604
STRING: 223283.PSPTO_5604