Figure 3.

This figure shows both glycolysis and pyruvate metabolism pathways for Lactobacillus plantarum and L.sakei. As indicated in the legend at the top of the figure, enzymes that are only found in L.plantarum and L.sakei are colored respectively in red and purple. Enzymes found in both organisms are colored in green. The magnifying glasses are used to indicate the role of MgsA in these pathways. This enzyme appears to be involved in a methylglyoxal bypass (reversible reaction) of glycolysis in L.sakei. The figure illustrates well the major difference in glycolysis in L.plantarum and L.sakei. The bottom right box shows the product of the reaction catalyzed by MgsA. A detailed account of L.sakei energy production pathways contributing to meat adaptation can be found in ref. (38).