Serine Deamination as a New Acid Resistance Mechanism in Escherichia coli
M. A. Wiebe, J. R. Brannon, B. D. Steiner, A. Bamidele, A. C. Schrimpe-Rutledge, S. G. Codreanu, S. D. Sherrod, J. McLean, M. Hadjifrangiskou
This study identifies L-serine deamination as a novel acid resistance mechanism in E. coli, where serine is converted to pyruvate and ammonia to enhance acid tolerance during stationary phase.
bioRxiv · May 5, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology