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Distribution of cyclic imide-transforming activity in microorganisms
FEMS Microbiology Letters
|February 7, 1998
Summary
Microbial cyclic imide transformation is common across bacteria, yeast, and molds. This activity is distinct from cyclic ureide transformation in bacteria but shows some correlation in yeast and molds.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Cyclic ureide transformation is a well-known microbial process.
- The prevalence and characteristics of cyclic imide transformation by microorganisms were less understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the distribution and characteristics of cyclic imide-transforming activity in microorganisms.
- To compare cyclic imide-transforming activity with cyclic ureide-transforming activity.
Main Methods:
- Screening of various bacterial, yeast, and mold species for enzymatic activities.
- Comparative analysis of cyclic imide and cyclic ureide transformation patterns.
Main Results:
- Cyclic imide-transforming activity is widespread in bacteria, yeast, and molds.
- In bacteria, cyclic imide transformation is not correlated with cyclic ureide transformation.
- In yeast and molds, a correlation between these two activities was observed.
Conclusions:
- Microbial cyclic imide transformation is a common phenomenon.
- The enzymes responsible for cyclic imide and cyclic ureide transformations likely differ in bacteria.
- Enzyme systems for these transformations may be related in yeast and molds.