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Haloadaptation: salt sensing and cell-envelope changes.

Authors :
Russell NJ
Kogut M
Source :
Microbiological sciences [Microbiol Sci] 1985 Nov; Vol. 2 (11), pp. 345-50.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

When moderately halophilic bacteria adapt phenotypically to altered salinity, they modify the composition of their cell envelopes. These alterations are discussed in the context of how external salt concentration could be sensed and the adaptive changes triggered. A general model for salt sensing and signal transduction is suggested.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adaptation, Physiological
Bacteria genetics
Bacteria metabolism
Cell Membrane metabolism
Models, Biological
Osmotic Pressure
Phenotype
Bacterial Physiological Phenomena
Signal Transduction
Sodium Chloride metabolism

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0265-1351
Volume :
2
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Microbiological sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3939991

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