Mabanglo, Leung, Vahidi, Seraphim et al. examine the structural changes to ClpP from Neisseria meningitidis and Escherichia coli upon binding to two novel activators. They show that reorganization of the electrostatic interaction networks at the ClpP entrance pores is needed for activation.
- Mark F. Mabanglo
- Elisa Leung
- Walid A. Houry