Septal Localization of the Membrane-Bound Division Proteins of Bacillus subtilis DivIB and DivIC Is Codependent Only at High Temperatures and Requires FtsZ

AUTOR(ES)

Katis, V. L.

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

Using immunofluorescence microscopy, we have examined the dependency of localization among three Bacillus subtilis division proteins, FtsZ, DivIB, and DivIC, to the division site. DivIC is required for DivIB localization. However, DivIC localization is dependent on DivIB only at high growth temperatures, at which DivIB is essential for division. FtsZ localization is required for septal recruitment of DivIB and DivIC, but FtsZ can be recruited independently of DivIB. These localization studies suggest a more specific role for DivIB in division, involving interaction with DivIC.

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