Extremophile Metal Resistance: Plasmid-Encoded Functions in Streptomyces mirabilis
Hanka Brangsch, Marlene Höller, Thomas Krauβe, Mohammed Waqas, Volker Schroeckh, Axel A. Brakhage, Boyke Bunk, Cathrin Spröer, Jörg Overmann, Erika Kothe
Abstract
encoding nickel resistance if heterologously expressed in E. coli. The potential of intra- and interspecific plasmid transfer, together with the presence of metal resistance factors on that plasmid, underlines the importance of plasmids for transfer of resistance factors within a bacterial soil community.
Topics & Concepts
PlasmidBiologyEscherichia coliMicrobiologyGeneGenomic islandGeneticsChromium effects and bioremediationMetal Extraction and BioleachingHeavy metals in environment