The phosphoenolpyruvate:sugar phosphotransferase system and biofilms in gram-positive bacteria.
This review will examine the connection between the bacterial phosphoenolpyruvate:sugar phosphotransferase system and biofilms. We will consider both the primary role of the phosphoenolpyruvate:sugar phosphotransferase system in sugar uptake by biofilm cells and its possible role in regulatory processes in cells growing as biofilms, and in establishment and maintenance of these biofilms.
Sutrina
Sarah L
SL
Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, Barbados. ssutrina@uwichill.edu.bb
McGeary
Tamisha
T
Bourne
Carol-Ann
CA
D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000502:physiology*; D010731:Phosphoenolpyruvate Sugar Phosphotransferase System / Q000502:physiology*
D010731:Phosphoenolpyruvate Sugar Phosphotransferase System