ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Pilobolus
;
Cyclic AMP
;
Spores
;
Glucose
;
6-Deoxyglucose
;
Transport
;
Germination
;
Activation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Pilobolus longipes spores were activated by either glucose or 6-deoxyglucose. Glucose-induced spore activation was previously shown to follow an increase in intracellular cyclic AMP. Concurrent with glucose-induced spore activation, were shifts in 6-deoxyglucose transport kinetics towards higher V max and K m values. Cyclic AMP derivatives also caused spore activation and similar changes in the kinetic parameters of 6-deoxyglucose transport. The time course of activation was paralleled by changes in transport activity. Inhibition of phosphodiesterase alone did not cause activation or induce changes in transport activity, but in combination with sub-optimal levels of either 6-deoxyglucose or cAMP derivatives, it amplified the germination signals to produce large increases in both spore activation and 6-deoxyglucose transport activity. These results support the conclusion that glucose transport in germinating spores is regulated by cAMP.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00429643
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