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Genome scale reconstruction of a Salmonella metabolic model comparison of similarity and differences with a commensal Escherichia coli strain

AbuOun, M., Suthers, P. F., Jones, G. I., Carter, B. R., Saunders, M. P., Maranas, C. D., Woodward, M. J. and Anjum, M. F. (2009) Genome scale reconstruction of a Salmonella metabolic model comparison of similarity and differences with a commensal Escherichia coli strain. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 284 (43). pp. 29480-29488. ISSN 1083-351X

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M109.005868

Abstract/Summary

Salmonella are closely related to commensal Escherichia coli but have gained virulence factors enabling them to behave as enteric pathogens. Less well studied are the similarities and differences that exist between the metabolic properties of these organisms that may contribute toward niche adaptation of Salmonella pathogens. To address this, we have constructed a genome scale Salmonella metabolic model (iMA945). The model comprises 945 open reading frames or genes, 1964 reactions, and 1036 metabolites. There was significant overlap with genes present in E. coli MG1655 model iAF1260. In silico growth predictions were simulated using the model on different carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur sources. These were compared with substrate utilization data gathered from high throughput phenotyping microarrays revealing good agreement. Of the compounds tested, the majority were utilizable by both Salmonella and E. coli. Nevertheless a number of differences were identified both between Salmonella and E. coli and also within the Salmonella strains included. These differences provide valuable insight into differences between a commensal and a closely related pathogen and within different pathogenic strains opening new avenues for future explorations.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Food Microbial Sciences Research Group
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ID Code:28314
Publisher:American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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