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Cyclic AMP in prokaryotes.

J L Botsford1, J G Harman

  • 1Department of Biology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces 88003.

Microbiological Reviews
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Cyclic AMP (cAMP) regulates gene expression in prokaryotes by interacting with the CRP protein. This complex controls transcription, with enteric coliforms serving as a model for these molecular mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a crucial signaling molecule found across prokaryotes, including eubacteria and archaebacteria.
  • cAMP influences gene expression beyond catabolic operons, impacting diverse cellular processes.
  • In enteric coliforms, cAMP's effects are mediated by the cAMP receptor protein (CRP), forming a complex that regulates transcription.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in understanding the molecular mechanisms of CRP-cAMP complex-mediated gene expression.
  • To highlight the role of cAMP in various bacterial processes, including antibiotic production, phototrophic growth, and pathogenesis.
  • To discuss the challenges in studying cAMP's involvement in bacteria beyond enteric coliforms.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review focusing on molecular mechanisms of CRP-cAMP complex-mediated gene expression.
  • Analysis of studies investigating cAMP's role in antibiotic production, phototrophic growth, and pathogenesis.
  • Examination of methods used to infer cAMP involvement, such as enzyme detection and growth effect observations.

Main Results:

  • The CRP-cAMP complex binds specific DNA sequences to modulate transcription initiation, acting as a key regulator in enteric bacteria.
  • Enteric coliforms have been instrumental in detailing adenylate cyclase regulation and CRP-cAMP-controlled gene expression.
  • Evidence suggests cAMP involvement in diverse bacterial functions, though detailed molecular mechanisms are less understood in many species.

Conclusions:

  • The CRP-cAMP complex is a fundamental regulator of gene expression in prokaryotes, particularly well-studied in enteric coliforms.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the molecular mechanisms of cAMP action in a wider range of bacterial species and processes.
  • Current evidence for cAMP's role in many bacteria relies on indirect observations, underscoring the need for more detailed mechanistic studies.