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Type IV Secretion Systems MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Type IV Secretion Systems
Tree Number(s)
D05.500.890.500.937
Unique ID
D000069319
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000069319
Scope Note
Multiprotein complexes that transport single proteins, multiprotein complexes, and nucleoprotein complexes from the CYTOPLASM into the EXTRACELLULAR SPACE or into recipient cells. T4SSs are found in GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA, while homologous components to T4SSs are found in GRAM-POSTIVE BACTERIA.
Entry Term(s)
Bacterial Secretion System, Type IV
Bacterial Secretion Systems, Type IV
T4SS Secretion System
Type 4 Secretion System
Type 4 Secretion Systems
Type IV Secretion System
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Bacterial Secretion Systems (2010-2015)
Public MeSH Note
2016
History Note
2016
Date Established
2016/01/01
Date of Entry
2015/07/01
Revision Date
2015/06/25
Type IV Secretion Systems Preferred
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