Polyphosphates and enzymes of polyphosphate metabolism in Escherichia coli

Biochemistry (Mosc). 2000 Mar;65(3):309-14.

Abstract

This review summarizes the results of our study of polyphosphate and enzymes of polyphosphate metabolism in E. coli and their regulation by exogenous orthophosphate and other physiological and genetic factors.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases / genetics
  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases / metabolism
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / genetics
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism
  • Cell Division / physiology
  • Escherichia coli / enzymology
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Phosphates / metabolism
  • Polyphosphates / metabolism*

Substances

  • Phosphates
  • Polyphosphates
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Acid Anhydride Hydrolases
  • endopolyphosphatase