ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
cyanobacteria
;
biosensor
;
heavy metal
;
lux
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract The metal-responsivesmt operator/promoter region ofSynechococcus PCC7942 was fused to theluxCDABE genes ofVibrio fischeri. Plasmid DNA (pJLE23) carrying this fusion conferred metal ion-inducible luminescence to transformed cyanobacteria.Synechococcus PCC7942 (pJLE23) was sensitive to ZnCl2 concentrations within a range of 0.5–4 μM as demonstrated by induction of luminescence. Trace levels of CuSO4, and CdCl2 were also detected.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01570047
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