FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as LPTE_ECO81, lptE, rlpB. Together with LptD, is involved in the assembly of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at the surface of the outer membrane. Required for the proper assembly of LptD. Binds LPS and may serve as the LPS recognition site at the outer membrane. Component of the lipopolysaccharide transport and assembly complex. Interacts with LptD.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

lptE

LPS-assembly lipoprotein LptE

lptE

Structural Ligandability

Domains Chains

Distribution