Term Name: | type I protein secretion system complex |
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Synonyms: | ABC translocator complex |
Definition: | A complex of three secretory proteins that carry out secretion in the type I secretion system: an inner membrane transport ATPase (termed ABC protein for ATP-binding cassette), which provides the energy for protein secretion; an outer membrane protein, which is exported via the sec pathway; and a membrane fusion protein, which is anchored in the inner membrane and spans the periplasmic space. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030256] QuickGO AmiGO |