Inclusions in Prokaryotes (eBook)

Jessup M. Shively (Herausgeber)

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2006 | 2006
XII, 349 Seiten
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-33774-4 (ISBN)

Infos

The new series 'Microbiology Monographs' begins with two volumes on intracellular components in prokaryotes. In this first volume, 'Inclusions in Prokaryotes', the components, labeled inclusions, are defined as discrete bodies resulting from synthesis of a metabolic product. Research on the biosynthesis and reutilization of the accumulated materials is still in progress, and interest in the inclusions is growing. This comprehensive volume provides historical background and comprehensive reviews of eight well-known prokaryotic inclusions.

Inhalt

Preface 7
Contents 10
Part I Inclusions in Prokaryotes 12
Prokaryote Inclusions: Descriptions and Discoveries 13
Introduction 13
Technological Milestones 14
Inclusions: Descriptions and Discoveries 15
References 24
Bacterial Sulfur Globules: Occurrence, Structure and Metabolism 31
Introduction 32
Occurrence and Localization of Sulfur Globules 33
Relevant Chemical Structures 41
Chemical Structures of Bacterial Sulfur Inclusions 44
A Model Organism: the Sulfur Globules of 47
References 53
Acidocalcisomes and Polyphosphate Granules 62
Introduction 62
Acidocalcisome Structure and Chemical Composition in Bacteria 64
Acidocalcisome Functions 66
Enzymes Involved in Poly P Synthesis and Degradation 70
Functions of Poly P Discovered by the Manipulation 72
of the Expression of Genes Involved in Their Synthesis and Degradation 72
Conclusions 74
References 74
Bacterial Glycogen Inclusions: Enzymology and Regulation of Synthesis 80
Introduction: Is Glycogen a Reserve Storage Compound? 81
Physiological Functions of Glycogen 85
Enzymatic Reactions Leading to Glycogen Synthesis 86
Properties of the Glycogen Biosynthetic Enzymes 88
Genetic Regulation of Glycogen Synthesis in 105
References 107
Biogenesis and Structure of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Granules 118
Introduction 119
Metabolism of PHA in Prokaryotes 121
Structure of PHA Granules 128
Biotechnological Production and Applications of Nanoparticles of PHAs 136
References 138
Wax Ester and Triacylglycerol Inclusions 146
Introduction 147
Occurrence of Storage Lipids in Prokaryotes and their Chemical Structure 148
Metabolism of Storage Lipids in Bacteria 151
Structure and Morphology of Prokaryotic Lipid Inclusions 153
Formation of Prokaryotic TAG and WE Inclusions and PHA Granules 158
Structure, Formation and Protein Equipment of Eukaryotic Lipid Inclusions 163
Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives 168
References 169
Cyanophycin— an Ideal Bacterial Nitrogen Storage Material with Unique Chemical Properties 176
Cyanophycin—an Ideal Bacterial Nitrogen Storage Material with Unique Chemical Properties 177
Cyanophycin Inclusions in Cyanobacteria and Chemotrophic Bacteria— Early Microscopic Observations and Analyses of CGP Granules 182
Metabolic Functions of GGP 184
CGP Synthetase and CGPase—the Key Enzymes of CGP Metabolism 188
Cyanophycin Synthesis in Recombinant Bacteria and Transgenic Plants 190
Biotechnological Production of CGP and Potential Technical Applications 193
Outlook and Perspectives 196
References 196
Insecticidal Protein Crystals of 203
Introduction 204
A Brief History of 205
Taxonomic Affiliation of 209
Role of Crystal Proteins in the Biology of 211
Control of Crystal Protein Synthesis and Crystal Assembly 214
Types of Parasporal Bodies and Crystal Inclusions 219
Genetic Recombination of Parasporal Inclusions to Improve Toxicity 231
Other Types of Inclusions Produced by 238
Future Research 239
References 239
Protein Inclusion Bodies in Recombinant Bacteria 245
1 246
Introduction 246
2 248
Protein Structure Determinants for Aggregation 248
3 252
Structure and Composition of IBs 252
4 256
Dynamics of IB Formation and Disintegration 256
5 267
Impact of the Production Process, 267
the Host and the Target Protein on Aggregation 267
6 273
Production of IBs and Downstream Functionalization 273
7 282
Outlook 282
References 282
Part II Cameos of Selected Additional Inclusions 301
Vacuoles 302
Phylogenetic Relationship of Sulfur Bacteria with Vacuoles 302
Morphology of Sulfur Bacteria with Vacuoles 302
Vacuoles Used for Nitrate Storage 304
References 304
The Unique Role of Intracellular Calcification in the Genus 306
Introduction 306
Intracellular Calcite Inclusions in spp. 307
The Habitat and Physiology of Achromatium spp. 309
Past Interpretations of Calcification in and the Role of Intracellular Calcite Inclusions in the Coccolithophorid Algae 311
A Proposed Role for Calcification in 312
Calcite Precipitation Linked to Sulfide Dissolution 312
Conclusion 314
References 315
Metal Inclusions in Bacteria 317
Introduction 317
Iron Inclusions 318
Manganese Inclusions 320
Selenium Inclusions 321
Other Metal-Rich Inclusions 322
Summary 323
References 324
Inclusion Proteins from other Insecticidal Bacteria 326
R-bodies 336
Introduction 336
Ultrastructure of R-bodies 337
Genetics of R-bodies Synthesis 339
Other Bacterial Structures Related to R-bodies 341
Future Perspectives in the Study of R-bodies 343
References 344
Subject Index 347

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.5.2006
• Reihe/Serie: Microbiology Monographs
• Reihe/Serie: Microbiology Monographs
• Zusatzinfo: XII, 349 p. 68 illus., 11 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Berlin
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Acidocalcisomes • Bacterial globules • Glycogen • Granules • Metabolism • Microbiology • Protein crystals • Vacuoles
• ISBN-10: 3-540-33774-1 / 3540337741
• ISBN-13: 978-3-540-33774-4 / 9783540337744