Introducing the molecules FtsZ function: Assembly of a polymeric ring of the tubulin-like GTPase FtsZ (Z ring The z-ring is localized to the center by the actions of the MinC, MinD, and MinE proteins MinC inhibits the initiation of the z ring Minc colocalizes with MinD In wild-type(Wt)cells, MinC/d forms a polar pattern that oscillates between the poles keeping the center free for initiation of cell division Thus, virtually all of MinC/d dynamically assembles on the membrane in the shape of a test tube covering the membrane from one pole up to approximately midcelIntroducing the molecules: - FtsZ function: Assembly of a polymeric ring of the tubulin-like GTPase FtsZ (Z ring). The Z-ring is localized to the center by the actions of the MinC, MinD, and MinE proteins. - MinC inhibits the initiation of the Z ring. MinC colocalizes with MinD. In wild-type (WT) cells, MinC/D forms a polar pattern that oscillates between the poles, keeping the center free for initiation of cell division. Thus, virtually all of MinC/D dynamically assembles on the membrane in the shape of a test tube covering the membrane from one pole up to approximately midcell. 12