ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Chloroflexus aurantiacus
;
Wax oleosomes
;
Wax esters
;
Spindle-shaped particles
;
in vitro Synthesis of polyprenoids
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Two new particulate fractions, wax oleosomes and chlorophyll-free spindle-shaped particles in addition to chlorosomes and plasma membrane vesicles, were isolated and characterized from homogenates of the photosynthetic bacterium Chloroflexus aurantiacus. The wax oleosomes contained the bulk of cellular wax esters and carotenoids. Wax esters were also present in the spindle-shaped particles, chlorosomes, and plasma membrane vesicles. The spindleshaped particles were the only particulate fraction active in polyprenol and carotene synthesis from [1-14C]isopentenyl diphosphate. The significance of wax esters and spindle-shaped particles is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00429408
