Osmoregulatory (Osm) Genes and Osmoprotective Compounds

摘要: A series of compounds, including glycine betaine and proline, known to accumulate in plants during osmotic stress, have been found function as osmoprotective compounds for bacteria. In fulfilling “Koch’s Postulates” the biological activity these they protect against stress when added growth medium relatively low concentration, or synthesized cell. Cells may very high intracellular levels corresponding osmolarity using uptake systems that appear be osmotically modulated. proline overproducing mutation conferring tolerance has constructed. Molecular cloning an gene achieved. unified concept osmoregulation microorganisms, animals is discussed with some possible applications being pointed out.