Abstract
A shift-down response in Escherichia coli cells has been brought about by moderate concentrations of azide or cyanide. Early events of the response included a preferential inhibition of ribonucleic acid relative to deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis, a degradation of polyribosomes, and an inhibition of protein synthesis followed by a transient relief. These changes were entirely comparable to those observed with nutrient-induced shift-downs. The influences of various nutrient supplements on an azide shift-down were examined, and methionine was found to relieve effectively the inhibition of ribonucleic acid synthesis in some strains of cells.
MeSH Terms
Amino Acids/pharmacology
Azides/pharmacology
Bacterial Proteins/biosynthesis
Calorimetry
Carbon Isotopes
Culture Media
Cyanides/pharmacology
DNA, Bacterial/biosynthesis
Escherichia coli/cytology,drug effects,growth & development,metabolism
Leucine/pharmacology
Nucleosides/pharmacology
RNA, Bacterial/biosynthesis
Thymine/pharmacology
Uridine/pharmacology
Chemicals
Amino Acids
Azides
Bacterial Proteins
Carbon Isotopes
Culture Media
Cyanides
DNA, Bacterial
Nucleosides
RNA, Bacterial
Leucine
Thymine
Uridine
Authors & Affiliations
2 authors, click to expand affiliations / ORCID
Nazar R N
Wong J T
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