Publication Date:
2016-05-25
Description:
The Pseudomonas aeruginosa Chp chemosensory system regulates twitching motility, intracellular adenosine 3 '' 5 ' -cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) levels and is postulated to be involved in directional twitching towards phosphatidylethanolamine (PE). Because PilJ is the only methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein (MCP) identified in the Chp system, we determined the role of PilJ in mediating signal transduction for the distinct outputs of this system. Mutants that lack the periplasmic domain of PilJ ( pilJ 74-273 ) showed lower levels of cAMP but retained directional twitching towards PE. While initial studies revealed reduced twitching motility by PilJ 74-273 , this was due to decreased cAMP levels. Our data illustrate the importance of the periplasmic domain of PilJ in regulating cAMP. This is the first time a defined domain within PilJ has been identified as having a distinct role in signal transduction.
Keywords:
Pathogens & Pathogenicity
Print ISSN:
0378-1097
Electronic ISSN:
1574-6968
Topics:
Biology
