Background:The loss of McpC has been shown to reduce chemotaxis to 19 of the 20 amino acids. Results: McpC can directly bind 11 amino acids and indirectly sense four others. Conclusion: McpC can sense a variety of amino acids by using two discrete mechanisms. Significance: We elucidate the mechanisms by which a single receptor can sense a wide variety of ligands.
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