Type IV pilus retractation ATPase PilT

UniProtKB accession:  P24559

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UniProtKB description:  ATPase component of the type IV pilus (T4P) that plays a role in surface and host cell adhesion, colonization, biofilm maturation, virulence, and twitching, a form of surface-associated motility facilitated by cycles of extension, adhesion, and retraction of T4P fibers (PubMed:10377148, PubMed:15629932, PubMed:18174131). Acts as a molecular motor to provide the energy that is required for T4P retraction while antagonist PilB ATPase activity is required for T4P extension (PubMed:26809217). Promotes also PilU retractation activity through direct interaction (PubMed:31626631).