Term Name: | Cus cation efflux complex |
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Synonyms: | copper efflux complex, copper efflux system, Cus cation efflux system, silver efflux complex, silver efflux system |
Definition: | Transmembrane complex that mediates resistance to copper and silver by cation efflux directly from the cell using the proton-motive force. Spans the inner membrane, periplasm, and outer membrane. Primarily activated under anaerobic conditions by CusR and CusS but also expressed under extreme copper stress, in aerobic growth. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990398] QuickGO AmiGO |