stringent response
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
A specific global change in the metabolism of a bacterial cell (the downregulation of nucleic acid and protein synthesis, and the simultaneous upregulation of protein degradation and amino acid synthesis) as a result of starvation. [GOC:jl, ISBN:0124325653, PMID:11282471]
The stringent response is a global regulatory mechanism in bacteria that allows them to survive nutrient deprivation and other stress conditions. It is triggered by the accumulation of uncharged tRNA molecules in the cytoplasm, which signals a depletion of amino acids. This triggers the synthesis of a signaling molecule called guanosine tetraphosphate (ppGpp) by the RelA protein, which acts as a global regulator. ppGpp binds to RNA polymerase, altering its activity and leading to a shift in gene expression. This results in the downregulation of genes involved in anabolic processes like translation, DNA replication, and cell division, while upregulating genes involved in stress response, amino acid biosynthesis, and nutrient scavenging. The stringent response effectively reduces the cellular energy expenditure and redirects resources towards survival. It also helps to maintain cellular homeostasis by balancing amino acid supply and demand. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in bacterial pathogenesis, enabling pathogens to adapt to the host environment and evade immune responses. It is a complex and highly regulated process that allows bacteria to sense and respond to environmental changes, ensuring their survival under adverse conditions.'
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Proteins (1)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| 50S ribosomal protein L11 | A large ribosomal subunit protein uL11 that is encoded in the genome of Escherichia coli K-12. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P0A7J7] | Escherichia coli K-12 |
Compounds (21)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| chloramphenicol | Amphenicol: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives. | C-nitro compound; carboxamide; diol; organochlorine compound | antibacterial drug; antimicrobial agent; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite; protein synthesis inhibitor |
| framycetin | framycetin : A tetracyclic antibacterial agent derived from neomycin, being a glycoside ester of neamine and neobiosamine B. Framycetin: A component of NEOMYCIN that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) | aminoglycoside | allergen; antibacterial drug; Escherichia coli metabolite |
| erythromycin | erythromycin : Any of several wide-spectrum macrolide antibiotics obtained from actinomycete Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly known as Streptomyces erythraeus). erythromycin A : An erythromycin that consists of erythronolide A having 2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl and 3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-beta-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl residues attahced at positions 4 and 6 respectively. Erythromycin: A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. | cyclic ketone; erythromycin | |
| neamine | neamine : 2-Deoxy-D-streptamine glycosylated at the 4-oxygen with a 6-amino-alpha-D-glucosaminyl group. neamine: fragment of NEOMYCIN B; structure in first source | 2,6-dideoxy-alpha-D-glucoside; aminoglycoside | antibacterial agent |
| florfenicol | florfenicol : A carboxamide that is the N-dichloroacetyl derivative of (1R,2S)-2-amino-3-fluoro-1-[4-(methanesulfonyl)phenyl]propan-1-ol. A synthetic veterinary antibiotic that is used for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and foot rot; also used in aquaculture. florfenicol: structure given in first source | organochlorine compound; organofluorine compound; secondary alcohol; secondary carboxamide; sulfone | antimicrobial agent |
| antibiotic g 418 | antibiotic G 418: from Micromonospora rhodorangea | ||
| paromomycin | paromomycin : An amino cyclitol glycoside that is the 1-O-(2-amino-2-deoxy-alpha-D-glucopyranoside) and the 3-O-(2,6-diamino-2,6-dideoxy-beta-L-idopyranosyl)-beta-D-ribofuranoside of 4,6-diamino-2,3-dihydroxycyclohexane (the 1R,2R,3S,4R,6S diastereoisomer). It is obtained from various Streptomyces species. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, it is used (generally as the sulfate salt) for the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal protozoal infections, but is not effective for extraintestinal protozoal infections. It is also used as a therapeutic against visceral leishmaniasis. Paromomycin: An aminoglycoside antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent produced by species of STREPTOMYCES. | amino cyclitol glycoside; aminoglycoside antibiotic | anthelminthic drug; antibacterial drug; antiparasitic agent; antiprotozoal drug |
| puromycin | puromycins | antiinfective agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.4.11.14 (cytosol alanyl aminopeptidase) inhibitor; EC 3.4.14.2 (dipeptidyl-peptidase II) inhibitor; nucleoside antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
| netilmicin | Netilmicin: Semisynthetic 1-N-ethyl derivative of SISOMYCIN, an aminoglycoside antibiotic with action similar to gentamicin, but less ear and kidney toxicity. | ||
| linezolid | acetamides; morpholines; organofluorine compound; oxazolidinone | antibacterial drug; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
| zithromax | azithromycin : A macrolide antibiotic useful for the treatment of bacterial infections. Azithromycin: A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | macrolide antibiotic | antibacterial drug; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
| tiamulin | tiamulin : A carbotricyclic compound that is pleuromutilin in which the hydroxyacetate group is replaced by a 2-{[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]sulfanyl}acetate group. An antibacterial drug, tiamulin is used in veterinary medicine (generally as its hydrogen fumarate salt) for the treatment of swine dysentery caused by Serpulina hyodysenteriae. tiamulin: 81723 HFU and tiamutin are for fumarate salt; prevents senescence in ascomycete; pleuromutilin derivative; RN given refers to ((3aS-(3aalpha,4beta,5alpha,6alpha,8beta,9alpha,9abeta,10S*))-isomer | carbotricyclic compound; carboxylic ester; cyclic ketone; organic sulfide; secondary alcohol; semisynthetic derivative; tertiary amino compound; tetracyclic diterpenoid | antibacterial drug |
| hmr 3647 | |||
| josamycin | acetate ester; aldehyde; disaccharide derivative; glycoside; macrolide antibiotic; tertiary alcohol; tertiary amino compound | antibacterial drug; metabolite | |
| albocycline | albocycline: macrolide antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces bruneogriseus nov. sp. MCRL-0129; specifically anti-staphylococcal, including antibiotic-resistant strains; structure | macrolide | |
| evernimicin | |||
| gentamicin sulfate | |||
| pristinamycin iib | virginiamycin M2: structure in first source | ||
| cem 101 | solithromycin: an antibacterial fluoroketolide; structure in first source | ||
| tetracycline | tetracycline : A broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of actinobacteria. Tetracycline: A naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits AMINO ACYL TRNA binding during protein synthesis. | ||
| eravacycline | eravacycline: has antibacterial activity | tetracyclines |