The Crystal Structure of Oprg from Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, a Potential Channel for Transport of Hydrophobic Molecules Across the Outer Membrane.
Touw, D.S., Patel, D.R., van den Berg, B.(2010) PLoS One 5: 15016
- PubMed: 21124774 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0015016
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
2X27 - PubMed Abstract: 
The outer membrane (OM) of Gram-negative bacteria provides a barrier to the passage of hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds into the cell. The OM has embedded proteins that serve important functions in signal transduction and in the transport of molecules into the periplasm. The OmpW family of OM proteins, of which P. aeruginosa OprG is a member, is widespread in Gram-negative bacteria. The biological functions of OprG and other OmpW family members are still unclear.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Program in Molecular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.