Carbons from choline present in the phospholipids of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (original) (raw)

2006, FEMS Microbiology Letters

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The research investigates the unique metabolic capabilities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, focusing on its utilization of choline as the sole carbon and nitrogen source. Through radio-labeling experiments with methyl-1-14C and 1,2-14C choline, findings demonstrate that the carbon from choline contributes significantly to the synthesis of phospholipids and fatty acids in the bacterium. The implications of these results emphasize the potential of P. aeruginosa in biotechnological applications, particularly in the context of utilizing phospholipid metabolism.