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The essential lipoprotein maturation enzyme Lgt is required for flagellar and membrane integrity in Helicobacter pylori

Pre-prolipoprotein phosphatidylglycerol diacylglyceryl transferase (Lgt) catalyzes the first step in the lipoprotein modification pathway and is essential for growth and viability of Helicobacter pylori. We explored the fate of H. pylori cells under Lgt depletion conditions to obtain insight into Lgt function on morphology and physiology. Downregulation of lgt expression led to growth arrest and…

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