Homology modeling of the major structural subunit CotA, showing the model with its outer (upper) and inner surfaces (lower). The model is represented as a ribbon structure (A), a surface hydrophobicity map (B), and a surface-charge map (C). The hydrophobic groove is clearly visible (green arrow) in the central part of (B) (lower). Scale bar (for all), 10 Å. To see this figure in color, go online.