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==Function==
==Function==
As of yet, the cellular role of the Tol ''protein'' is unclear.  However, the system components are thought to be involved in the maintenance of the outer membrane as mutations of Tol proteins result in cells which leak the contents of the periplasm, as well as a hypersensitivity to some detergents, antibiotics and other agents.<ref>PMID: 8955385</ref>
As of yet, the cellular role of the Tol protein is unclear.  However, the system components are thought to be involved in the maintenance of the outer membrane as mutations of Tol proteins result in cells which leak the contents of the periplasm, as well as a hypersensitivity to some detergents, antibiotics and other agents.<ref>PMID: 8955385</ref>


==Interaction of Tol proteins==
==Interaction of Tol proteins==