PD-T4-4 is a defense system composed of two proteins, a P-loop NTPase and a nuclease, that is most likely protecting the bacterial population through abortive infection. It was identified from an ICE in an *E. coli* genome.
## Molecular mechanisms
PD-T4-4 molecular mechanism is currently unknown, although it is most likely an abortive infection system.
## Example of genomic structure
The PD-T4-4 system is composed of 2 proteins: PD-T4-4_A and, PD-T4-4_B.
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PD-T4-4 system in the genome of *Escherichia coli* (GCF_013376895.1) is composed of 2 proteins: PD-T4-4_B (WP_176670803.1)and, PD-T4-4_A (WP_027920142.1).
PD-T4-4 system in the genome of *Escherichia coli* (GCF_013376895.1) is composed of 2 proteins: PD-T4-4_B (WP_176670803.1)and, PD-T4-4_A (WP_027920142.1).