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Sensitivity of yeasts to lithium

J Asensio, T Ruiz-Argüeso, A Rodríguez-Navarro

    Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Different yeast strains exhibit varying tolerance to lithium ions (Li+). Higher Li+ concentrations inhibit protein and RNA synthesis but not respiration, while lower concentrations impair sporulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Lithium ions (Li+) are known to affect cellular processes in various organisms.
    • Understanding the differential tolerance to Li+ in yeast is crucial for biotechnological applications and fundamental research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the range of lithium ion (Li+) tolerance among different yeast strains.
    • To determine the specific cellular processes affected by Li+ exposure in yeast.
    • To explore the relationship between intracellular Li+ concentration and yeast tolerance.

    Main Methods:

    • Culturing 12 different yeast strains under varying Li+ concentrations.
    • Monitoring long-term growth, protein synthesis, RNA synthesis, and respiration.
    • Measuring intracellular Li+ concentrations in relation to extracellular conditions.

    Main Results:

    • A wide range of Li+ tolerance was observed across the 12 yeast strains.
    • Li+ concentrations inhibiting growth also inhibited protein and RNA synthesis with minimal lag.
    • Respiration remained unaffected at growth-inhibiting Li+ concentrations.
    • Lower Li+ concentrations impaired yeast sporulation without affecting growth.
    • More tolerant yeast strains maintained lower intracellular Li+ concentrations under identical extracellular conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • Yeast exhibits diverse tolerance mechanisms to Li+.
    • Protein and RNA synthesis are sensitive targets of Li+ toxicity in yeast, while respiration is more resistant.
    • Sporulation is a sensitive process affected by Li+ at sub-lethal concentrations.
    • Intracellular Li+ accumulation is a key factor in determining yeast strain tolerance.

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