Enterococcus faecalis V583 contains a cytochrome bd-type respiratory oxidase

Lena Winstedt, Lena Frankenberg, Lars Hederstedt, Claes von Wachenfeldt

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Abstract

We have cloned an Enterococcus faecalis gene cluster, cydABCD, which when expressed in Bacillus subtilis results in a functional cytochrome bd terminal oxidase. Our results indicate that E. faecalis V583 cells have the capacity of aerobic respiration when grown in the presence of heme.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2845-2854
JournalJournal of Bacteriology
Volume182
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000

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  • Microbiology

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