Abstract
Alkaline phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.1) is synthesized in media with a low phosphate concentration (0.37 mmm of total and 19 μm of inorganic phosphate, respectively) already during the exponential phase of growth ofBacillus cereus. The enzyme is repressed by higher phosphate concentrations (3.7 mm) during the whole growth period; during sporogenesis the enzyme activity in cells slightly increases even under these conditions. During growth the enzyme is not secreted into the medium, a minor amount being released after cessation of growth. The enzyme activity can be increased by adding Zn2+ ions (10 μm). When during growth without phosphate the pH of the medium decreases below 5.0, the enzyme activity temporarily decreases and growth is slowed down, followed by a subsequent increase of the enzyme activity. In this case the onset of sporulation is also delayed.
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Vinter, V., Šmíd, F. & Smrčková, I. Factors influencing the activity of cellular alkaline phosphatase during growth and sporulation ofBacillus cereus . Folia Microbiol 32, 89–95 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02883233
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