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More than one way to sense chemicals

Authors :
Alexandre, Gladys
Zhulin, Igor B.
Source :
Journal of Bacteriology. August, 2001, Vol. 183 Issue 15-16, p4681, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

This review discusses major classes of chemical sensors among microorganisms and elaborates on the recent findings on alternative strategies used by microorganisms to monitor their chemical surroundings. Discussions on transmembrane chemoreceptors, PTS taxis receptors, and energy taxis receptors are presented.

Subjects

Subjects :
Chemical detectors -- Evaluation
Sensory receptors -- Physiological aspects
Environmental monitoring -- Physiological aspects
Microorganisms -- Environmental aspects
Biological sciences

Details

ISSN :
00219193
Volume :
183
Issue :
15-16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Bacteriology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.78431479

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