Description: Bacterial Secretion Systems deal with Gram negative bacteria that secrete a wide range of proteins that are particularly important to bacterial pathogenesis, nutrient uptake, and biogenesis of organelles. Secretion pathways are highly conserved throughout Gram negative bacteria, having six distinct secretion systems that mediate protein export through the inner and outer membranes. Additionally, it is important to note that in Gram positive bacteria, proteins are trans-located across the Sec pathway.

Bacterial Secretion Systems also play a key role in the interactions of bacteria and their environment. This is particularly important for symbiotic bacteria and larger host organisms.

Related BMRB Molecules

• ATP

For complete information about pathway, see KEGG [map03070]