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Adenylate cyclase and cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase in Bradyrhizobium japonicum bacteroids
- Source :
- Journal of Bacteriology; September 1989, Vol. 171 Issue: 9 p4531-4536, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 1989
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Abstract
- Adenylate cyclase and cyclic AMP (cAMP) phosphodiesterase have been identified and partially characterized in bacteroids of Bradyrhizobium japonicum 3I1b-143. Adenylate cyclase activity was found in the bacteroid membrane fraction, whereas cAMP phosphodiesterase activity was located in both the membrane and the cytosol. In contrast to other microorganisms, B. japonicum adenylate cyclase remained firmly bound to the membrane during treatment with detergents. Adenylate cyclase was activated four- to fivefold by 0.01% sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), whereas other detergents gave only slight activation. SDS had no effect on the membrane-bound cAMP phosphodiesterase but strongly inhibited the soluble enzyme, indicating that the two enzymes are different. All three enzymes were characterized by their kinetic constants, pH optima, and divalent metal ion requirements. With increasing nodule age, adenylate cyclase activity increased, the membrane-bound cAMP phosphodiesterase decreased, and the soluble cAMP phosphodiesterase remained largely unchanged. These results suggest that cAMP plays a role in symbiosis.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219193 and 10985530
- Volume :
- 171
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Bacteriology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs57623275
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.171.9.4531-4536.1989