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Inositol metabolism in yeasts.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1882726     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Because of its accessibility to genetic and molecular studies, Sacch. cerevisiae is an attractive organism in which to pursue studies of the complex roles of phosphoinositides and other inositol-containing metabolites. Biochemical studies have clearly demonstrated that PI, PIP, PIP2 and the inositol phosphates derived from them exist in Sacch. cerevisiae. It is clear that they are synthesized and turned over following pathways similar to those described in higher eukaryotes. Recent studies on yeast have also suggested that inositol phospholipids may play roles in complex signalling pathways similar to those detected in animal cells. In addition, inositol has been demonstrated to function in yeast as a global regulator of phospholipid synthesis. This regulation occurs on a transcriptional level and is highly complex. It is not yet known whether similar inositol-mediated regulation of phospholipid synthesis occurs in other eukaryotes.
Authors:
M J White; J M Lopes; S A Henry
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Advances in microbial physiology     Volume:  32     ISSN:  0065-2911     ISO Abbreviation:  Adv. Microb. Physiol.     Publication Date:  1991  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1991-10-01     Completed Date:  1991-10-01     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0117147     Medline TA:  Adv Microb Physiol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Inositol / metabolism*
Phosphatidylinositols / metabolism
Phospholipids / biosynthesis
Yeasts / metabolism*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
GM 12099/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS; GM 19629/GM/NIGMS NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Phosphatidylinositols; 0/Phospholipids; 6917-35-7/Inositol

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