The traT gene is one of the F factor transfer genes and encodes an outer membrane protein which is involved in interactions between an Escherichia coli and its surroundings [1,2].

1: Expression of foreign antigens on the surface of Escherichia coli by fusion to the outer membrane protein traT. Chang HJ, Sheu SY, Lo SJ; J Biomed Sci 1999;6:64-70. PMID:9933744

2: Surface exclusion genes traS and traT of the F sex factor of Escherichia coli K-12. Determination of the nucleotide sequence and promoter and terminator activities. Jalajakumari MB, Guidolin A, Buhk HJ, Manning PA, Ham LM, Hodgson AL, Cheah KC, Skurray RA; J Mol Biol 1987;198:1-11. PMID:3323526