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Chemotaxis in Spirochaeta aurantia

E P Greenberg, E Canale-Parola

    Journal of Bacteriology
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Spirochaeta aurantia M1 exhibits chemotaxis towards various sugars, with D-glucose being a primary attractant. Temperature and L-cysteine influence this response, and specific sugars can induce taxis in this bacterium.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Bacterial Motility
    • Chemotaxis

    Background:

    • Spirochaeta aurantia M1 displays translational motility and spinning.
    • Understanding bacterial chemotaxis is crucial for comprehending microbial navigation and environmental sensing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the chemotactic responses of Spirochaeta aurantia M1 to various chemical stimuli.
    • To determine the influence of environmental factors like temperature and specific compounds on chemotaxis.

    Main Methods:

    • Quantitative chemotaxis assays were employed.
    • Cells were observed in isotropic buffer solutions to assess motility and responses to attractants.
    • Variable temperatures were used to evaluate the impact on chemotaxis.

    Main Results:

    • Spirochaeta aurantia M1 demonstrated significant chemotaxis towards D-glucose, with optimal response at 25°C.
    • Motility was unaffected at 5°C, but D-glucose taxis was abolished.
    • L-cysteine (2 X 10(-4) M) stimulated chemotaxis towards D-glucose.
    • A wide range of sugars, including D-galactose, D-fucose, D-mannose, and maltose, acted as attractants.
    • D-galactose taxis and D-fucose taxis could be induced by prior growth in D-galactose.
    • Aerotaxis was observed in growing cells.

    Conclusions:

    • Spirochaeta aurantia M1 possesses a sophisticated chemotaxis system primarily responsive to sugars.
    • Temperature and specific chemical signals modulate chemotactic behavior.
    • Inducible chemotaxis suggests adaptive mechanisms for nutrient acquisition.

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