MafB toxins

MafB toxins are exotoxins secreted by pathogenic Neisseria species (including meningococcus and gonococcus).

MafB toxins belong to the category of polymorphic toxins.

The N-terminal region of MafB proteins harbors a domain of unknown function named DUF1020 while the C-terminal region is variable and harbors a toxic domain.

MafB toxins are involved in interbacterial competition.

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