THE ROLE OF PHOB IN THE PHOSPHATE SIGNALING PATHWAY

Authors

Eliza H. Norcross, Brigham Young University
Dr. William R. McCleary, Brigham Young University

Keywords

PhoB, phosphate signaling, signal transduction

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Every living cell requires a means of sensing its environment and responding appropriately. Even a single cell needs to coordinate its functions to survive. One way cells process environmental stimuli is through signal transduction pathways. Types of signaling used in bacteria include two component systems. “Two component” refers to the two parts of the system, a histidine kinase and a response regulator. The bacterium E. coli uses a two component system called the phosphate signaling pathway to sense and respond to varying levels of phosphate in the environment.

Recommended Citation

Norcross, Eliza H. and McCleary, Dr. William R. (2013) "THE ROLE OF PHOB IN THE PHOSPHATE SIGNALING PATHWAY," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1421.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1421