JLPA is a surface-exposed lipoprotein adhesin that promotes interaction with the host epithelial cells. It is found in the genus Campylobacter, and the structure is an unclosed half beta-barrel fold with a wide hydrophobic concave face; this represents a novel bacterial surface lipoprotein.

1: Crystal structure of JlpA, a surface-exposed lipoprotein adhesin of Campylobacter jejuni. Kawai F, Paek S, Choi KJ, Prouty M, Kanipes MI, Guerry P, Yeo HJ; J Struct Biol. 2012;177:583-588. PMID:22245776

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