Rv0256c, (MTV034.22c), len: 556 aa. PPE2, Member of the M. tuberculosis PPE family, similar to many e.g. Rv0280, Rv0286, etc. Equivalent to Z98756|MLCB2492.30 from Mycobacterium leprae (572 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 1837,E(): 0, (62.9% identity in 461 aa overlap). A core mycobacterial gene; conserved in mycobacterial strains (See Marmiesse et al., 2004).

Conserved lipoprotein LprG; Probably helps membrane protein Rv1410c (P55) transport triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Binds TAG and transfers it between lipid bilayers, probably to the outer membrane in vivo. Binds di- and triacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs), and glycolipid lipoglycan modulins lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and lipomannan (LM), facilitating their recognition by TLR2. Binds LM > PIM6 > ManLAM > PI-LAM > PIM2 (mannose-capped LAM and phospho-myo-inositol-ca [...]

Aminoglycosides/tetracycline-transport integral membrane protein; In association with lipoprotein LprG probably transports triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Confers resistance to ethidium bromide, possibly acting as an efflux pump, requires LprG lipoprotein for normal function. With LprG maintains cell wall permeability. Probably required with LprG for normal surface localization of LAM. Overexpression of LprG and Rv1410c leads to increased levels of TAG in the culture medium. Belong [...]

Conserved lipoprotein LprG; Probably helps membrane protein Rv1410c (P55) transport triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Binds TAG and transfers it between lipid bilayers, probably to the outer membrane in vivo. Binds di- and triacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs), and glycolipid lipoglycan modulins lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and lipomannan (LM), facilitating their recognition by TLR2. Binds LM > PIM6 > ManLAM > PI-LAM > PIM2 (mannose-capped LAM and phospho-myo-inositol-ca [...]

Conserved protein; Effector protein that binds to the host serine protease cathepsin G on the macrophage cell membrane, inhibiting its enzymatic activity and the downstream activation of caspase-1-dependent apoptosis. Thus prevents macrophage pyroptosis and helps M.tuberculosis survival within host cells; Belongs to the mycobacterial serine protease inhibitor Rv3364c family.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Recognizes the host polypyrimidine tract binding protein-associated splicing factor (PSF), which probably leads to its cleavage, diminishing the level of caspase-8 in macrophages.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Recognizes the host polypyrimidine tract binding protein-associated splicing factor (PSF), which probably leads to its cleavage, diminishing the level of caspase-8 in macrophages.

Conserved protein; Effector protein that binds to the host serine protease cathepsin G on the macrophage cell membrane, inhibiting its enzymatic activity and the downstream activation of caspase-1-dependent apoptosis. Thus prevents macrophage pyroptosis and helps M.tuberculosis survival within host cells; Belongs to the mycobacterial serine protease inhibitor Rv3364c family.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Recognizes the host polypyrimidine tract binding protein-associated splicing factor (PSF), which probably leads to its cleavage, diminishing the level of caspase-8 in macrophages.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Interferes with caspase-8 activation and binds to the host E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF213, whose fusion partners have anti-apoptotic function.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Recognizes the host polypyrimidine tract binding protein-associated splicing factor (PSF), which probably leads to its cleavage, diminishing the level of caspase-8 in macrophages.

Possible preprotein translocase ATPase SecA2; Part of the Sec protein translocase complex. Interacts with the SecYEG preprotein conducting channel. Has a central role in coupling the hydrolysis of ATP to the transfer of proteins into and across the cell membrane, serving as an ATP-driven molecular motor driving the stepwise translocation of polypeptide chains across the membrane.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Interferes with caspase-8 activation and binds to the host E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF213, whose fusion partners have anti-apoptotic function.

Conserved hypothetical protein; Effector protein that participates in the suppression of macrophage apoptosis by blocking the extrinsic pathway. Recognizes the host polypyrimidine tract binding protein-associated splicing factor (PSF), which probably leads to its cleavage, diminishing the level of caspase-8 in macrophages.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

ESAT-6 like protein EsxG (conserved protein TB9.8); EsxG, in complex with EsxH, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. EsxG stabilizes EsxH in the host cytosol.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Acid phosphatase (acid phosphomonoesterase) (phosphomonoesterase) (glycerophosphatase); Virulence factor that plays an important role in blocking phagosome-lysosome fusion and thus participates in the intracellular survival of the pathogen. Acts as a phosphatase that dephosphorylates phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PI3P), a membrane trafficking regulatory lipid essential for phagosomal acquisition of lysosomal constituents. Therefore, SapM eliminates PI3P from the phagosomal membrane by catalyzing its hydrolysis, and thus contributes to inhibition of phagosome maturation. Also interf [...]

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Possible preprotein translocase ATPase SecA2; Part of the Sec protein translocase complex. Interacts with the SecYEG preprotein conducting channel. Has a central role in coupling the hydrolysis of ATP to the transfer of proteins into and across the cell membrane, serving as an ATP-driven molecular motor driving the stepwise translocation of polypeptide chains across the membrane.

ESAT-6 like protein EsxG (conserved protein TB9.8); EsxG, in complex with EsxH, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. EsxG stabilizes EsxH in the host cytosol.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

ESAT-6 like protein EsxG (conserved protein TB9.8); EsxG, in complex with EsxH, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. EsxG stabilizes EsxH in the host cytosol.

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

6 kDa early secretory antigenic target EsxA (ESAT-6); A secreted protein that plays a number of roles in modulating the host's immune response to infection as well as being responsible for bacterial escape into the host cytoplasm. Acts as a strong host (human) T-cell antigen. Inhibits IL- 12 p40 (IL12B) and TNF-alpha expression by infected host (mouse) macrophages, reduces the nitric oxide response by about 75%. In mice previously exposed to the bacterium, elicits high level of IFN-gamma production by T-cells upon subsequent challenge by M.tuberculosis, in the first phase of a protecti [...]

Low molecular weight protein antigen 7 EsxH (10 kDa antigen) (CFP-7) (protein TB10.4); EsxH, in complex with EsxG, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. Belongs to the WXG100 family. ESAT-6 subfamily.

ESAT-6 like protein EsxG (conserved protein TB9.8); EsxG, in complex with EsxH, disrupts ESCRT function and impairs host phagosome maturation, thereby promoting intracellular bacterial growth. The complex acts by interacting, via EsxH, with the host hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (HGS/HRS), a component of the ESCRT machinery. EsxG stabilizes EsxH in the host cytosol.

Dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase; Lipoamide dehydrogenase is an essential component of the alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complexes, namely the pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) complex, the branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase (BCKADH) complex, and likely also the 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (ODH) complex. Catalyzes the reoxidation of dihydrolipoyl groups which are covalently attached to the lipoate acyltransferase components (E2) of the complexes. Is also able to catalyze the transhydrogenation of NADH and thio-NAD(+) in the absence of D,L- lipoamide, and the NADH-dependent reduction of [...]

Probable nucleoside diphosphate kinase NdkA (NDK) (NDP kinase) (nucleoside-2-P kinase); Major role in the synthesis of nucleoside triphosphates other than ATP. The ATP gamma phosphate is transferred to the NDP beta phosphate via a ping-pong mechanism, using a phosphorylated active-site intermediate; Belongs to the NDK family.

Conserved lipoprotein LprG; Probably helps membrane protein Rv1410c (P55) transport triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Binds TAG and transfers it between lipid bilayers, probably to the outer membrane in vivo. Binds di- and triacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs), and glycolipid lipoglycan modulins lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and lipomannan (LM), facilitating their recognition by TLR2. Binds LM > PIM6 > ManLAM > PI-LAM > PIM2 (mannose-capped LAM and phospho-myo-inositol-ca [...]

Rv0256c, (MTV034.22c), len: 556 aa. PPE2, Member of the M. tuberculosis PPE family, similar to many e.g. Rv0280, Rv0286, etc. Equivalent to Z98756|MLCB2492.30 from Mycobacterium leprae (572 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 1837,E(): 0, (62.9% identity in 461 aa overlap). A core mycobacterial gene; conserved in mycobacterial strains (See Marmiesse et al., 2004).

Conserved lipoprotein LprG; Probably helps membrane protein Rv1410c (P55) transport triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Binds TAG and transfers it between lipid bilayers, probably to the outer membrane in vivo. Binds di- and triacylated phosphatidyl-myo-inositol mannosides (PIMs), and glycolipid lipoglycan modulins lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and lipomannan (LM), facilitating their recognition by TLR2. Binds LM > PIM6 > ManLAM > PI-LAM > PIM2 (mannose-capped LAM and phospho-myo-inositol-ca [...]

Aminoglycosides/tetracycline-transport integral membrane protein; In association with lipoprotein LprG probably transports triacylglycerides (TAG) across the inner cell membrane into the periplasm; TAG probably regulates lipid metabolism and growth regulation. Confers resistance to ethidium bromide, possibly acting as an efflux pump, requires LprG lipoprotein for normal function. With LprG maintains cell wall permeability. Probably required with LprG for normal surface localization of LAM. Overexpression of LprG and Rv1410c leads to increased levels of TAG in the culture medium. Belong [...]

Probable nucleoside diphosphate kinase NdkA (NDK) (NDP kinase) (nucleoside-2-P kinase); Major role in the synthesis of nucleoside triphosphates other than ATP. The ATP gamma phosphate is transferred to the NDP beta phosphate via a ping-pong mechanism, using a phosphorylated active-site intermediate; Belongs to the NDK family.

Dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase; Lipoamide dehydrogenase is an essential component of the alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complexes, namely the pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) complex, the branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase (BCKADH) complex, and likely also the 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (ODH) complex. Catalyzes the reoxidation of dihydrolipoyl groups which are covalently attached to the lipoate acyltransferase components (E2) of the complexes. Is also able to catalyze the transhydrogenation of NADH and thio-NAD(+) in the absence of D,L- lipoamide, and the NADH-dependent reduction of [...]

Probable nucleoside diphosphate kinase NdkA (NDK) (NDP kinase) (nucleoside-2-P kinase); Major role in the synthesis of nucleoside triphosphates other than ATP. The ATP gamma phosphate is transferred to the NDP beta phosphate via a ping-pong mechanism, using a phosphorylated active-site intermediate; Belongs to the NDK family.

Phosphotyrosine protein phosphatase PtpA (protein-tyrosine-phosphatase) (PTPase) (LMW phosphatase); Mediates host-pathogen interaction and interferes with vesicular trafficking in the infected macrophage. Inhibits host phagolysosomal fusion in M.tuberculosis-infected macrophages to promote bacteria survival. Dephosphorylates host VPS33B protein, which induces a block of the host phagosome maturation within macrophage cells. Acts on tyrosine phosphorylated proteins, low-MW aryl phosphates and natural and synthetic acyl phosphates; Belongs to the low molecular weight phosphotyrosine prot [...]