Morphogenetic surfactants and their role in the formation of aerial hyphae in Streptomyces coelicolor.
Mol Microbiol
; 59(3): 731-42, 2006 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-16420347
ABSTRACT
Withstanding environmental adversity and seeking optimal conditions for reproduction are basic requirements for the survival of all organisms. Filamentous bacteria of the genus Streptomyces produce a remarkable cell type called the aerial hyphae that is central to its ability to meet both of these challenges. Recent advances have brought about a major shift in our understanding of the cell surface proteins that play important roles in the generation of these cells. Here we review our current understanding of one of these groups of proteins, the morphogenetic surfactants, with emphasis on the SapB protein of Streptomyces coelicolor.
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01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Tensioactifs
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Protéines bactériennes
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Hyphae
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Streptomyces coelicolor
Langue:
En
Journal:
Mol Microbiol
Sujet du journal:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Année:
2006
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique