The surface-associated and secreted MopE protein of Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath) responds to changes in the concentration of copper in the growth medium

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003 Apr;69(4):2386-8. doi: 10.1128/AEM.69.4.2386-2388.2003.

Abstract

Expression of surface-associated and secreted protein MopE of the methanotrophic bacterium Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath) in response to the concentration of copper ions in the growth medium was investigated. The level of protein associated with the cells and secreted to the medium changed when the copper concentration in the medium varied and was highest in cells exposed to copper stress.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins / drug effects*
  • Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins / metabolism*
  • Cell Wall / chemistry
  • Copper / metabolism
  • Copper / pharmacology*
  • Culture Media
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial*
  • Methylococcus capsulatus / genetics
  • Methylococcus capsulatus / growth & development
  • Methylococcus capsulatus / metabolism*

Substances

  • Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins
  • Culture Media
  • Copper