Induction of histidine-degrading enzymes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 1970

C P Newell, and T G Lessie

Urocanate but not histidine was able to induce formation of histidine-degrading enzymes in a histidine ammonia-lyase-deficient mutant of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The results, in conjunction with others reported previously, indicate that urocanate, the first intermediate, is the physiological inducer of the pathway.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007093 Imidazoles Compounds containing 1,3-diazole, a five membered aromatic ring containing two nitrogen atoms separated by one of the carbons. Chemically reduced ones include IMIDAZOLINES and IMIDAZOLIDINES. Distinguish from 1,2-diazole (PYRAZOLES).
D009154 Mutation Any detectable and heritable change in the genetic material that causes a change in the GENOTYPE and which is transmitted to daughter cells and to succeeding generations. Mutations
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
D002247 Carbon Isotopes Stable carbon atoms that have the same atomic number as the element carbon but differ in atomic weight. C-13 is a stable carbon isotope. Carbon Isotope,Isotope, Carbon,Isotopes, Carbon
D002951 Citrates Derivatives of CITRIC ACID.
D004790 Enzyme Induction An increase in the rate of synthesis of an enzyme due to the presence of an inducer which acts to derepress the gene responsible for enzyme synthesis. Induction, Enzyme
D005827 Genetics, Microbial A subdiscipline of genetics which deals with the genetic mechanisms and processes of microorganisms. Microbial Genetics,Genetic, Microbial,Microbial Genetic
D006639 Histidine An essential amino acid that is required for the production of HISTAMINE. Histidine, L-isomer,L-Histidine,Histidine, L isomer,L-isomer Histidine
D000179 Acrylates Derivatives of acrylic acid (the structural formula CH2

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