A phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system is the principal maltose transporter in streptococcus mutans

Arthur Hosie; Alexander J. Webb; Karen A. Homer

doi:10.1128/JB.01633-06

A phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system is the principal maltose transporter in streptococcus mutans

Arthur Hosie
, Alexander J. Webb
, Karen A. Homer

King's College London

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Abstract

The authors report that a phosphoenolpyruvate-dependent phosphotransferase system, MalT, is the principal maltose transporter for Streptococcus mutans. MalT also contributes to maltotriose uptake. Since maltose and maltodextrins are products of starch degradation found in saliva, the ability to take up and ferment these carbohydrates may contribute to dental caries.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3322-3327
Journal	Journal of Bacteriology
Volume	189
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.01633-06
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2007

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