Inorganic Polyphosphates

Part 9. Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Polymers
Dr. Ir. Gerard J. J. Kortstee

Dr. Ir. Gerard J. J. Kortstee

Wageningen University, Laboratory of Microbiology, Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Hesselink van Suchtelenweg 4, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 6703 CT

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Prof. Dr. Ir. Mark C. M. van Loosdrecht

Prof. Dr. Ir. Mark C. M. van Loosdrecht

Delft University of Technology, Kluyver Institute of Biotechnology, Julianalaan 67, Delft, The Netherlands, 2628 BC

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First published: 15 January 2005
Citations: 1

Abstract

  • Introduction
  • Historical Outline
  • Polyphosphate
    • Physical and Chemical Properties
    • Detection Methods
    • Extraction and Separation
      • Extraction Methods
      • Separation Methods
    • Analysis
  • Natural Occurrence
    • Prokaryotes
      • High Molecular-Weight PolyP
      • Low Molecular-Weight PolyP
    • Lower Eukaryotes
    • Higher Animals and Man
  • Biosynthesis
    • Prokaryotic Polyphosphate Kinase (PPK; EC 2.7.4.1)
    • The Prokaryotic Gene ppk
    • Polyphosphate Synthesis in Eukaryotes
  • Biodegradation
    • Prokaryotes
      • Exopolyphosphatase (PPX; EC: 3.6.1.11)
      • The ppx Gene
      • Polyphosphate Glucokinase (PPGK; EC: 2.7.1.63)
      • The ppgk Gene
      • Polyphosphate:AMP Phosphotransferase (PPPT)
      • Guanosine Pentaphosphate Phosphohydrolase (GPP; EC: 3.6.1.40)
    • Lower Eukaryotes
      • Exopolyphosphatases
      • Endopolyphosphatases
    • Higher Animals and Man
  • Biological Functions of Polyphosphate
    • Energy Source
    • Acquisition of Competence
    • Calcium Channel
    • Ca2+-ATPase
    • Divalent Cations
    • A Buffer against Alkali Ions
    • ATP Substitute in Kinase Reactions
    • Regulator of Stress Response
    • Involvement in Gene Expression
    • Virulence, Biofilm Development and Quorum Sensing
  • Applications
    • ATP Regeneration
    • Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR)
    • Antibacterial Action
  • Outlook and Perspectives
  • Patents

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