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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.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 3322-3327

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Bacteriology (Volume 189, Issue 8)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/01/2007

Publication status

Published - 01/01/2007

ISSN

0021-9193

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/293967
  • Scopus: 34247892340

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