Synthesis and degradation of polyphosphate in Myxococcus xanthus.
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DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnad007
Abstract: Polyphosphate kinase 1 (Ppk1) generates polyphosphates (polyPs) by catalyzing phosphate transfer from ATP. In the presence of ATP, Myxococcus xanthus Ppk1 showed the highest activity with polyP60-70 but also showed high activity with orthophosphate and… read more here.
Keywords: chain polyps; polyphosphate; myxococcus xanthus; ppk1 ... See more keywords
Polyphosphate Kinase Is Required for the Processes of Virulence and Persistence in Acinetobacter baumannii
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01230-22
Abstract: A. baumannii was identified as a top-priority pathogen by the WHO due to its antibiotic resistance. Meanwhile, the pathogenicity of A. baumannii mediated by several vital virulence factors also cannot be ignored. ABSTRACT Acinetobacter baumannii,… read more here.
Keywords: persistence; ppk1; virulence; ppk1 deficient ... See more keywords