Halotolerant cyanobacterium Aphanothece halophytica contains a betaine transporter active at alkaline pH and high salinity
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Aphanothece halophytica, a halotolerant alkaliphillic cyanobacterium that can grow in media of up to 3.0 M NaCl and pH 11 can synthesize betaine from glycine by three-step methylation using S-adenosylmethionine as a methyl donor. The finding show that A-halophytica contains a [Na.sup.+]-betaine symporter that contributes to the salt stress tolerance at alkaline pH.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2006
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Gene replacement in cyanobacteria mediated by a dominant streptomycin-sensitive rps12 gene that allows selection of mutants free from drug resistance markers
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Research outlines a methodology that enables introduction of multiple gene replacements into the obligate photoautotrophic cyanobacteria. Result show that the streptomycin marker rps12 gene of Synechococcus sp PCC 7942 can be used to modify a specific gene in the recipient strain and to replace any externally introduced drug resistance markers.
Publication Name: Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 1350-0872
Year: 2001
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Establishment of a pure culture of the hitherto uncultured unicellular cyanobacterium aphanothece sacrum and phylogenetic position of the organism
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A speculation is made on the composition of the inorganic elements found in dry aphanothece sacrum which reflects its specific nutritional requirements. Here, a novel synthetic media is designed which is suitable for the growth of this sacrum.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2004
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