The Biology of Pseudomonas

The Bacteria, A Treatise on Structure and Function, Volume X: The Biology of Pseudomonas is generally an update of information already published about pseudomonas. This book contains information that has been discovered since the release of "Genetics and Biochemistry of Pseudomonas . Divided into three parts, the book starts with the foundation, which is the biology of the pseudomonas. The next part deals about the genetics, while the last part tackles the biochemistry of pseudomonas.

The first section of this book covers topics including the modern review of the taxonomy of pseudomonas. Other sections include chapters on the important medical applications of features of these bacteria. Chapters on the virulence factors, membrane transport, and plasmids are also presented in this book.

The second section of this book deals with genetics and topics including cloning and regulation of transcription. The metabolic versatility is given recognition in the third section of this book. Moreover, this section thoroughly discusses amino acid metabolism, cytochrome, and hydrocarbon catabolism.

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Preface
I. Biology

1. Taxonomy of the Pseudomonads
   I. Introduction
   II. Brief History of the Genus Pseudomonas
   III. General Properties of Pseudomonas
   IV. Genetics and Plasmids
   V. Modern Developments in Pseudomonas Taxonomy
   VI. Subdivision of Pseudomonas into RNA Homology Groups
   VII. Further Support of the Classification of Pseudomonas into RNA Homology Groups
   VIII. Epilogue
   References
2. Control of Pseudomonas putida Growth on Agar Surfaces
   I. Introduction: Organization in Pseudomonas putida Colonies
   II. Origin and Characterization of the PPS2532 Lineage: Some Points of Technique
   III. Variation of Physiological Markers: Differences between Lineages
   IV. Control of Morphogenetic Patterns in the bl and c2 Lineages: Aging, Multicelluiar
   Heredity, and Neoplasms
   V. Sectorial Variation in the al and b2 Lineages
   VI. Programming and Pattern Determination in Bacterial Populations
   References
3. Evolution of Enzyme Structure and Function in Pseudomonas
   I. Physiological and Ecological Diversity
   II. Genetic Aspects
   III. Comparative Studies of Catabolic Enzymes as Indicators of Evolutionary Origin
   IV. Experimental Observations on the Evolution of New Enzyme Activities
   V. Evolution of Phenotypes: Summary and Conclusions
   References
4. Outer Membrane Permeability of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   I. Introduction
   II. Isolation and Composition of the Outer Membrane
   III. Permeation of Hydrophilic Compounds through the Outer Membrane: The Role of Protein F
   IV. Alternative Porins of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   V. Permeability of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Hydrophobie Compounds
   VI. Interaction of Aminoglycosides and Polymyxin B with the Outer Membrane of
   Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   VII. Compounds Which Alter Outer Membrane Permeability in Pseudomonas
   aeruginosa
   VIII. Outer Membranes and Protein Secretion
   IX. Outer Membranes of Pseudomonads Other than Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   X. Conclusions
   References
5. Toxins and Virulence Factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   I. Introduction
   II. Toxin A
   III. Exoenzyme S
   IV. Alkaline Protease and Elastase
   V. Other Virulence-Related Products
   VI. Conclusions
   References
   II. Genetics
6. Chromosome Mobilization and Genomic Organization in Pseudomonas
   I. Introduction
   II. Mutation
   III. Mechanisms of Genetic Exchange
   IV. Genome Arrangement
   V. Summary
   References
7. Regulation of Tryptophan Synthesis in Pseudomonas
   I. Gene-Enzyme Relationships
   II. Pathway Regulation
   III. Sequence Comparisons
   IV. Evolutionary Implications of trp Gene Studies
   References
8. Resistance Plasmids of Pseudomonas
   I. Introduction
   II. Plasmid Prevalence
   III. Plasmid Classification
   IV. Transfer Properties and Pili
   V. Plasmid Host Range
   VI. Plasmid-Determined Resistance
   VII. Transposons
   VIII. R Plasmids and Antibiotic Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
   IX. Plasmids and the Study of Pseudomonas Genetics
   X. Conclusions
   References
9. Degradative Plasmids in Pseudomonas
   I. Introduction
   II. Xylene/Toluene Degradative Plasmids
   III. Naphthalene and Salicylate Degradative Plasmids
   IV. Camphor and Octane Degradative Plasmids
   V. Plasmids Encoding Degradation of 3-Chlorobenzoic Acid and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
   VI. In Vivo and in Vitro Genetic Manipulations with Degradative Plasmids to Enhance
   Biodegradability of Synthetic Chlorinated Compounds
   VII. Other Degradative Plasmids
   VIII. Genetic Homology among Pseudomonas Degradative Plasmids
   IX. Problems of Expression of Pseudomonas genes in Escherichia coli and Other
   Bacteria and the Nature of Pseudomonas Promoters
   References
10. Gene Cloning and Manipulation in Pseudomonas
    I. Introduction
    II. Transposon Mutagenesis
    III. Gene Cloning in Pseudomonas
    IV. Markers for Analysis of Gene Expression and Regulation
    V. Manipulation of Gene Expression
    VI. Manipulation of Catabolic Pathways to Provoke Accumulation of Specific Intermediates
    VII. Construction of Hybrid Metabolic Pathways
    VIII. Concluding Remarks
    References
11. Cloning of Pseudomonas Genes in Escherichia coli
    I. Introduction
    II. Methods for Cloning Pseudomonas Genes in Escherichia coli
    III. Cloning of Pseudomonas Chromosomal Genes in Escherichia coli
    IV. Cloning of Plasmid Genes in Escherichia coli
    V. Conclusion
    References
    III. Biochemistry
12. Biosynthetic and Catabolic Features of Amino Acid Metabolism in Pseudomonas
    I. Introduction
    II. Permeability Mediators for Amino Acids
    III. Arginine Metabolism
    IV. Proline Metabolism
    V. Glycine and the Hydroxyamino Acids Serine and Threonine
    VI. Metabolism of Sulfur Amino Acids
    VII. Metabolism of Branched-Chain Amino Acids
    VIII. Glutamic and Aspartic Acid and Their Amides
    IX. Lysine and Hydroxylysine Metabolism
    X. Histidine Metabolism
    XI. Metabolism of the Aromatic Amino Acids
    XII. Concluding Remarks
    References
13. Catabolic Potential of Pseudomonas cepacia
    I. Introduction
    II. Characteristic Enzymatic Features of Selected Catabolic Pathways
    III. Involvement of Transposable Elements in Recruitment of Foreign Genes for New
    Catabolic Pathways and Genomic Rearrangements
    IV. Conclusions
    References
14. Terpenoid Metabolism by Pseudomonas
    I. Introduction
    II. Classification of Terpenoids
    III. Degradation of Terpenoids by Pseudomonas
    IV. Conclusions
    References
15. Biochemistry of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation in Pseudomonads
    I. Introduction
    II. General Aspects of Aromatic Catabolism
    III. Ring Fission and Subsequent Reactions
    IV. Meta-Fission Reactions and Hydrocarbon Degradation
    V. Catabolic Pathways for Various Hydrocarbons
    VI. ds-Dihydrodiols of Hydrocarbons
    VII. Catabolism of Naphthalene, Phenanthrene, and Anthracene
    VIII. Function and Composition of Oxygenases
    IX. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: Some Contrasts
    References
16. Pseudomonas Cytochromes P-450
    I. Introduction
    II. Cytochrome P-450cam
    III. Cytochrome P-450lin
    IV. Cytochrome P-450cym
    V. The Pseudomonas Identity Crisis: PpG777 and PaG158
    VI. Bacterial Cytochromes P-450
    References
    Index