Cell division protein FtsZ: running rings around bacteria, chloroplasts and mitochondria

Authors
Gilson, PR Beech, PL
Citation
Pr. Gilson et Pl. Beech, Cell division protein FtsZ: running rings around bacteria, chloroplasts and mitochondria, RES MICROB, 152(1), 2001, pp. 3-10
Citations number
44
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09232508 → ACNP
Volume
152
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
3 - 10
Database
ISI
SICI code
0923-2508(200101/02)152:1<3:CDPFRR>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Of all the proteins involved in prokaryotic cell division FtsZ is one of th e earliest acting and most widely distributed, being found in all but a few species. We discuss several recent discoveries of FtsZ in eukaryotic cells and the protein's role in the division of chloroplasts and mitochondria, o rganelles that Lire of bacterial origin. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.