High level indole signalling in Escherichia coli
Indole is a small signalling molecule, produced by many species of bacteria, including Escherichia coli. It is made by the enzyme tryptophanase, which converts tryptophan into indole, pyruvate and ammonia. Indole has diverse roles in E. coli, including regulation of biofilm formation, acid resistanc...
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University of Cambridge
2014
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.619502 |