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Membrane Formation and Regulation

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Biogenesis of Fatty Acids, Lipids and Membranes

Part of the book series: Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology ((HHLM))

Abstract

Membrane homeostasis in bacteria ensures survival in rapidly changing environments. Most prokaryotes utilize the essential type II fatty acid synthesis to generate lipid species required for membrane formation and adaptation. This highly conserved system consists of multiple enzymes that each catalyzes a specific reaction. FAS II is an energy-intensive process and regulatory control at both transcriptional and biochemical levels ensuring the pathway output matches the demand for new membrane. This review summarizes the steps of FASII, the key regulatory steps, and checks and balances that maintain membrane homeostasis.

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Acknowledgments

This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health Grants GM034496 (C.O.R.), Cancer Center Support Grant CA21765, and the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities.

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  1. Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA

    Megan E. Ericson & Charles O. Rock

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Ericson, M.E., Rock, C.O. (2019). Membrane Formation and Regulation. In: Geiger, O. (eds) Biogenesis of Fatty Acids, Lipids and Membranes. Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50430-8_54

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