Genes involved in copper homeostasis in Escherichia coli

J Bacteriol. 2001 Mar;183(6):2145-7. doi: 10.1128/JB.183.6.2145-2147.2001.

Abstract

Recently, genes for two copper-responsive regulatory systems were identified in the Escherichia coli chromosome. In this report, data are presented that support a hypothesis that the putative multicopper oxidase CueO and the transenvelope transporter CusCFBA are involved in copper tolerance in E. coli.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
  • Biological Transport
  • Copper / metabolism*
  • Copper / pharmacology
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects
  • Escherichia coli / genetics*
  • Escherichia coli / growth & development
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Genes, Bacterial
  • Homeostasis
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidoreductases / genetics*
  • Oxidoreductases / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • CopA protein, Bacteria
  • Copper
  • Oxidoreductases
  • copper oxidase