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Characterization of the Erwinia chrysanthemi Gan locus, involved in galactan catabolism.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Oct 2007
Delangle Aurélie, Prouvost Anne-France, Cogez Virginie, Bohin Jean-Pierre, Lacroix Jean-Marie, Cotte-Pattat Nicole Hugouvieux
Abstract excerpt
beta-1,4-Galactan is a major component of the ramified regions of pectin. Analysis of the genome of the plant pathogenic bacteria Erwinia chrysanthemi revealed the presence of a cluster of eight genes encoding proteins potentially involved in galactan utilization. The predicted transport system would comprise a specific porin GanL and an ABC transporter made of four proteins, GanFGK(2). Degradation of galactans...
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