Decoding the functional role of the calcium ATPase YloB in microbially induced calcite precipitation and sporulation in Solibacillus silvestris

Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Michael Seidel, J.E. Bauer, Carsten Geiß, Susanne Gebhard
DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.001687
Cited by: 2
References: 47

Abstract

but rather functions to pump calcium into the forespore, enabling Ca-dipicolinic acid accumulation and proper spore maturation. Our study reveals a specialized role for a bacterial calcium ATPase in sporulation, distinguishing calcium transport for endospore development from biomineralization and global calcium homeostasis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microbial Applications in Construction Materials Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology Enzyme Structure and Function

Publication details

Journal / source
Microbiology
Publisher
Microbiology Society
Volume
172
Issue
3
Publication date
18 March 2026
Language
EN