Cus cation efflux complex

Term ID

GO:1990398

Synonyms

• copper efflux complex
• copper efflux system
• Cus cation efflux system
• silver efflux complex
• silver efflux system

Definition

Transmembrane complex that mediates resistance to copper and silver by cation efflux directly from the cell using the proton-motive force. Spans the inner membrane, periplasm, and outer membrane. Primarily activated under anaerobic conditions by CusR and CusS but also expressed under extreme copper stress, in aerobic growth. 23122209

References

Ontology

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