The adaptive genome of Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough |
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Authors: | Santana Margarida Crasnier-Mednansky Martine |
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Affiliation: | Instituto de Ciência Aplicada e Tecnologia and Centro de Genética e Biologia Molecular, Edifício ICAT, Lisboa, Portugal. |
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Abstract: | Peculiar attributes revealed by sequencing the genome of Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough are analyzed, particularly in relation to the presence of a phosphotransferase system (PTS). The PTS is a typical bacterial carbohydrate transport system functioning via group translocation. Novel avenues for investigations are proposed emphasizing the metabolic diversity of D. vulgaris Hildenborough, especially the likely utilization of mannose-type sugars. Comparative analysis with PTS from other Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria indicates regulatory functions for the PTS of D. vulgaris Hildenborough, including catabolite repression and inducer exclusion. Chemotaxis towards PTS substrates is considered. Evidence suggests that this organism may not be a strict anaerobic sulfate reducer typical of the ocean, but a versatile organism capable of bidirectional transmigration and adaptation to both water and terrestrial environments. |
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Keywords: | Desulfovibrio vulgaris Hildenborough phosphotransferase system enzyme II mannose family microbial adaptation catabolite repression chemotaxis |
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