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Characterization of a Heavy Metal Translocating P-Type ATPase Gene from an Environmental Heavy Metal Resistance Enterobacter sp. Isolate

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Heavy metals are common contaminants found in polluted areas. We have identified a heavy metal translocating P-type ATPase gene (hmtp) via fosmid library and in vitro transposon mutagenesis from an Enterobacter sp. isolate. This gene is believed to participate in the bacterium’s heavy metal resistance traits. The complete gene was identified, cloned, and expressed in a suitable Escherichia coli host cell. E. coli W3110, RW3110 (zntA::Km), GG48 (ΔzitB::Cm zntA::Km), and GG51 (ΔzitB::Cm) were used to study the possible effects of this gene for heavy metal (cadmium and zinc in particular) resistance. Among the E. coli strains tested, RW3110 and GG48 showed more sensitivity to cadmium and zinc compared to the wild-type E. coli W3110 and strain GG51. Therefore, strains RW3110 and GG48 were chosen for the reference hosts for further evaluation of the gene’s effect. The results showed that expression of this heavy metal translocating P-type ATPase gene could increase the ability for zinc and cadmium resistance in the tested microorganisms.

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This work was partially supported by grants (contract number NSC100-2221-E-155-002 and NSC101-2221-E-155-031-MY3) from the National Science Council, Taiwan.

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    Chih-Ching Chien, Chia-Hsuan Huang & Yi-Wei Lin

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Chien, CC., Huang, CH. & Lin, YW. Characterization of a Heavy Metal Translocating P-Type ATPase Gene from an Environmental Heavy Metal Resistance Enterobacter sp. Isolate. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 169, 1837–1846 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-012-0047-4

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