Magnetosome synthesis in MTB is a highly controlled biological process. The bacteria uptake iron from their environment and deposit it into vesicle membranes where it is transformed into magnetic iron minerals. Key proteins involved in this process include MamK, MamJ, and Mms6, which play crucial roles in magnetosome alignment, crystal formation, and stabilization. Understanding and manipulating these proteins can help in the bioengineering of magnetosomes with desired properties.
