Protein
Cell division protein FtsL
Organism
Escherichia coli (strain K12)
Function
Essential cell division protein. May link together the upstream cell division proteins, which are predominantly cytoplasmic, with the downstream cell division proteins, which are predominantly periplasmic. Can also mediate Zn(2+)-sensitivity probably by increasing the permeability of the inner membrane.
Similarity
Belongs to the FtsL family.
Sequence
MISRVTEALSKVKGSMGSHERHALPGVIGDDLLRFGKLPLCLFICIILTAVTVVTTAHHTRLLTAQREQLVLERDALDIEWRNLILEENALGDHSRVERIATEKLQMQHVDPSQENIVVQK