2000
A Signal Transduction System that Responds to Extracellular Iron
Wösten M, Kox L, Chamnongpol S, Soncini F, Groisman E. A Signal Transduction System that Responds to Extracellular Iron. Cell 2000, 103: 113-125. PMID: 11051552, DOI: 10.1016/s0092-8674(00)00092-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacterial ProteinsBinding SitesCarrier ProteinsDrug Resistance, MicrobialExtracellular SpaceGene Expression Regulation, BacterialIronIron-Binding ProteinsPhenotypePolymyxinsProtein Structure, TertiarySalmonella entericaSignal TransductionTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticTransferrin-Binding ProteinsConceptsSignal transduction systemTransduction systemTranscription of PmrAWild-type resistancePmrA/PmrBPeriplasmic domainPmrA mutantIron transporterFerritin light chainIron binding proteinAntibiotic polymyxinBinding proteinPmrB proteinIron homeostasisNovel pathwayExtracellular ironIron toxicityProteinVariety of oxidantsLight chainMutantsTranscriptionGenesOrganismsFerric ironLateral gene transfer and the nature of bacterial innovation
Ochman H, Lawrence J, Groisman E. Lateral gene transfer and the nature of bacterial innovation. Nature 2000, 405: 299-304. PMID: 10830951, DOI: 10.1038/35012500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacteriaBacteriophagesConjugation, GeneticDNA, BacterialDrug Resistance, MicrobialEvolution, MolecularGenes, BacterialRecombination, GeneticTransformation, BacterialVirulenceConceptsLateral gene transferGene transferHorizontal gene transferBacterial innovationDynamic genomeGenetic diversityAcquisition of sequencesGenetic informationLateral transferBacterial speciesPathogenic characterEukaryotesGenomeChromosomesOrganismsSpeciesDNADiversityBacteriaSequenceSubstantial amountA small protein that mediates the activation of a two‐component system by another two‐component system
Kox L, Wösten M, Groisman E. A small protein that mediates the activation of a two‐component system by another two‐component system. The EMBO Journal 2000, 19: 1861-1872. PMID: 10775270, PMCID: PMC302009, DOI: 10.1093/emboj/19.8.1861.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial ProteinsBase SequenceDrug Resistance, MicrobialIronMagnesiumModels, BiologicalMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesisMutationPhosphorylationPlasmidsPolymyxinsProtein BindingRecombinant ProteinsRNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalSalmonella entericaSignal TransductionSingle-Strand Specific DNA and RNA EndonucleasesTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticConceptsTwo-component systemTranscription of PmrAPost-transcriptional levelExpression of pmrAPeptide antibiotic polymyxin BPmrD proteinPhoP-PhoQTranscriptional activationGenetic basisHeterologous promoterPmrA-PmrBSmall proteinsGenesPhoP-PhoQ.PmrB proteinAntimicrobial proteinsPhoQ genesProteinPmrAPhoPTranscriptionSalmonella entericaAntibiotic polymyxin BPmrDHigh iron
1997
Regulation of polymyxin resistance and adaptation to low-Mg2+ environments
Groisman EA, Kayser J, Soncini FC. Regulation of polymyxin resistance and adaptation to low-Mg2+ environments. Journal Of Bacteriology 1997, 179: 7040-7045. PMID: 9371451, PMCID: PMC179645, DOI: 10.1128/jb.179.22.7040-7045.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLPS modificationsAntimicrobial proteinsTranscription of PmrAPolymyxin resistanceWild-type organismsTwo-component systemExpression of pmrAAmino acid substitutionsPeptide antibiotic polymyxin BRegulatory proteinsPmrA-PmrBBacterial survivalAcid substitutionsMicromolar Mg2PmrAProteinHuman neutrophilsBacterial bindingGenesLociCationic polypeptidesAntibiotic polymyxin BOverall negative chargeSalmonella typhimuriumPhagocytic cellsThe Genetic Basis of Microbial Resistance to Antimicrobial Peptides
Groisman E, Aspedon A. The Genetic Basis of Microbial Resistance to Antimicrobial Peptides. Methods In Molecular Biology 1997, 78: 205-215. PMID: 9276306, DOI: 10.1385/0-89603-408-9:205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cationic peptidesAntimicrobial peptidesPathogen Salmonella typhimuriumDivergent organismsMillions of yearsMammalian hostsCationic peptidesGenetic basisAnimal hostsHost defense peptidesDiverse arrayHost tissuesInnate immunityVirulence propertiesDefense peptidesHostChemical barrierSalmonella typhimuriumMicroorganismsMicrobial resistanceS. typhimuriumPeptidesEnteric pathogensAntibiotic propertiesOpportunistic microorganisms
1994
How bacteria resist killing by host-defense peptides
Groisman E. How bacteria resist killing by host-defense peptides. Trends In Microbiology 1994, 2: 444-449. PMID: 7866702, DOI: 10.1016/0966-842x(94)90802-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaDrug Resistance, MicrobialImmunity, InnateMolecular Sequence DataPeptidesVirulenceA Salmonella protein that is required for resistance to antimicrobial peptides and transport of potassium.
Parra‐Lopez C, Lin R, Aspedon A, Groisman EA. A Salmonella protein that is required for resistance to antimicrobial peptides and transport of potassium. The EMBO Journal 1994, 13: 3964-3972. PMID: 8076592, PMCID: PMC395316, DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1994.tb06712.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceBase SequenceBiological TransportCarrier ProteinsCloning, MolecularDrug Resistance, MicrobialMelittenMembrane ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataNADPeptidesPotassiumProtaminesReceptor, trkARecombinant ProteinsRestriction MappingSalmonella typhimuriumSequence Analysis, DNASequence Homology, Amino AcidConceptsE. coli proteinsAntimicrobial peptidesMolecular genetic analysisAntimicrobial peptide protaminePutative transportersTransport of peptidesColi proteinsSingle mutantsSalmonella proteinsSame resistance pathwaysSAP mutantsHost defense moleculesGenetic analysisDefense moleculesLoci participateChannel proteinsExhibit hypersensitivityEfflux proteinsUptake systemResistance pathwaysMutantsEscherichia coliProteinTransport of potassiumHost tissues
1993
Molecular genetic analysis of a locus required for resistance to antimicrobial peptides in Salmonella typhimurium.
Parra‐Lopez C, Baer MT, Groisman EA. Molecular genetic analysis of a locus required for resistance to antimicrobial peptides in Salmonella typhimurium. The EMBO Journal 1993, 12: 4053-4062. PMID: 8223423, PMCID: PMC413698, DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1993.tb06089.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosine TriphosphateAmino Acid SequenceAnti-Bacterial AgentsATP-Binding Cassette TransportersBase SequenceBiological TransportCloning, MolecularDrug Resistance, MicrobialEnterobacteriaceaeGenes, BacterialMelittenModels, BiologicalMolecular Sequence DataOperonPeptidesProtaminesSalmonella typhimuriumSequence Analysis, DNASequence Homology, Amino AcidConceptsUptake of oligopeptidesSet of genesOpen reading frameMolecular genetic analysisMammalian mdrYeast STE6Wild-type plasmidOperon structurePeriplasmic componentPeptide pheromoneNovel transporterReading frameKb segmentSalmonella typhimuriumGenetic analysisKb mRNASmall cationic peptidesSuccessful pathogenAntimicrobial peptide melittinSequence analysisCassette familyEnteric bacteriaPeptide transportAntimicrobial peptidesCancer cells
1988
Isolation, characterization, and cloning of a plasmid-borne gene encoding a phosphotransferase that confers high-level amikacin resistance in enteric bacilli
Gaynes R, Groisman E, Nelson E, Casadaban M, Lerner S. Isolation, characterization, and cloning of a plasmid-borne gene encoding a phosphotransferase that confers high-level amikacin resistance in enteric bacilli. Antimicrobial Agents And Chemotherapy 1988, 32: 1379-1384. PMID: 2848443, PMCID: PMC175872, DOI: 10.1128/aac.32.9.1379.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
Mini-mu bacteriophage with plasmid replicons for in vivo cloning and lac gene fusing
Groisman EA, Casadaban MJ. Mini-mu bacteriophage with plasmid replicons for in vivo cloning and lac gene fusing. Journal Of Bacteriology 1986, 168: 357-364. PMID: 3020001, PMCID: PMC213459, DOI: 10.1128/jb.168.1.357-364.1986.Peer-Reviewed Original Research