Abstract
During phenotypic characterization of various Escherichia coli mutants, we observed that DeltaphoA strains are capable of using glycerol-2-phosphate (G2P) as a sole source of phosphorus. Mutations in the ugpBAECQ operon eliminated this phenotype, suggesting that G2P is a previously unrecognized substrate for the binding protein-dependent Ugp transporter.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Escherichia coli K12 / growth & development
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Escherichia coli K12 / metabolism*
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Escherichia coli Proteins / genetics
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Escherichia coli Proteins / metabolism*
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Gene Knockout Techniques
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Glycerophosphates / metabolism*
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Membrane Transport Proteins / genetics
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Membrane Transport Proteins / metabolism*
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Operon
Substances
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Escherichia coli Proteins
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Glycerophosphates
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Membrane Transport Proteins