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yfcP

Gene
yfcP
Protein
Uncharacterized fimbrial-like protein YfcP
Organism
Escherichia coli (strain K12)
Length
179 amino acids
Function
Part of the yfcOPQRSUV fimbrial operon. Could contribute to adhesion to various surfaces in specific environmental niches. Increases adhesion to eukaryotic T24 bladder epithelial cells in the absence of fim genes.
Similarity
Belongs to the fimbrial protein family.
Mass
18.951 kDa
Sequence
MNKSMIQSGGYVLLAGLILAMSSTLFAADNNLHFSGNLLSKSCALVVDGQYLAEVRFPTVSRQDLNVAGQSARVPVVFKLKDCKGPAGYNVKVTLTGVEDSEQPGFLALDTSSTAQGVGIGMEKTDGMQVAINNTNGATFALTNGNNDINFRAWLQAKSGRDVTIGEFTASLTATFEYI