X‐ray crystal structure of the B component of Hemolysin BL from Bacillus cereus

Abstract
Bacillus cereus Hemolysin BL enterotoxin, a ternary complex of three proteins, is the causative agent of food poisoning and requires all three components for virulence. The X‐ray structure of the binding domain of HBL suggests that it may form a pore similar to other soluble channel forming proteins. A putative pathway of pore formation is discussed. Proteins 2008; 71:534–540. Published 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.