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External flagellar substructures and the proteins from which they are composed
| Substructure | Protein(s) |
|---|---|
| MS ring/rod junction? | FliE |
| Proximal rod | FlgB, FlgC, FlgF |
| Distal rod | FlgG |
| Periplasmic P ring | FlgI |
| Outer membrane L ring | FlgH |
| Hook | FlgE |
| Hook cap (scaffolding protein) | FlgD |
| First hook-filament junction zone | FlgK |
| Second hook-filament junction zone | FlgL |
| Filament (helical propeller) | FliC (flagellin) |
| Filament cap | FliD |
