A phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system is the principal maltose transporter in streptococcus mutans
Abstract
The authors report that a phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system, MalT, is the principal maltose transporter for Streptococcus mutans. MalT also contributes to maltotriose uptake. Since maltose and maltodextrins are products of starch degradation found in saliva, the ability to take up and ferment these carbohydrates may contribute to dental caries.Citation
Webb, A.J., Homer, K.A. and Hosie, A.H.F. (2007) 'A Phosphoenolpyruvate-Dependent Phosphotransferase system is the principal maltose transporter in Streptococcus Mutans', Journal of Bacteriology, 189 (8),pp.3322-3327Publisher
American Society for MicrobiologyJournal
Journal of BacteriologyAdditional Links
http://jb.asm.org/cgi/doi/10.1128/JB.01633-06http://pubget.com/paper/17277067/A_phosphoenolpyruvate_dependent_phosphotransferase_system_is_the_principal_maltose_transporter_in_Streptococcus_mutans
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ArticleLanguage
enISSN
0021-9193ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1128/JB.01633-06