Fig. 7: An updated model for the connection between gliding motility and T9SS protein transport.
From: A shared mechanism for Bacteroidota protein transport and gliding motility
a Updated model for the organization of the T9SS in the paradigm non-gliding Bacteroidota P. gingivalis based on the findings in this work. The T9SS component PorG is disulfide-linked to the rotating PorKN Hub complex which energizes the translocon. b Revised model for the relationship between the gliding motility apparatus and the T9SS in the paradigm gliding Bacteroidota F. johnsoniae based on discoveries in this work. The adhesin carrier protein SprF and the T9SS component PorG are disulfide-linked to a moving gliding track composed of GldJ, GldK, and GldN. The translocon receives energetic input from the gliding track.
