Utilization of 5-deoxy-nucleosides as Growth Substrates by Extraintestinal Pathogenic E. coli via the Dihydroxyacetone Phosphate Shunt
K. A. Huening, J. T. Groves, J. A. Wildenthal, F. R. Tabita, J. A. North
This paper shows that in Extraintestinal Pathogenic E. coli, the DHAP shunt assimilates 5-deoxy-nucleosides as growth substrates rather than recycling sulfur or supporting methionine synthesis.
bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology