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. 1974 Apr;118(1):96–102. doi: 10.1128/jb.118.1.96-102.1974

Inactivation of Isocitrate Lyase During Myxospore Development in Myxococcus xanthus

Michael Orlowski 1, David White 1
PMCID: PMC246644  PMID: 4362466

Abstract

The inactivation of isocitrate lyase which occurs during late stages of myxospore formation in Myxococcus xanthus was studied. Several findings are reported. (i) Protein synthesis is required over a specific time interval in order for isocitrate lyase inactivation to occur at a later time. (ii) Metabolic energy is required at all times during myxospore development if the inactivation is to occur. (iii) It was possible to inhibit protein turnover to a considerable extent without affecting the net loss in isocitrate lyase activity.

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