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Analysis of an Agmatine Deiminase Gene Cluster in Streptococcus mutans UA159

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: An operon encoding enzymes of the agmatine deiminase system (AgDS) has been identified in the cariogenic bacterium Streptococcus mutans UA159. The AgDS is regulated by agmatine induction and carbohydrate catabolite repression. Ammonia is produced from agmatine at low pH, suggesting that the AgDS could augment acid tolerance.

Source: Journal of Bacteriology

DOI: 10.1128/jb.186.6.1902-1904.2004

Authors: Ann R. Griswold, Yi-Ywan M. Chen, Robert A. Burne

Institution: University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Award: Molecular Biology of Oral Alkali Production