Coupling of ATP and PMF in Escherichia coli is determined by growth conditions
Ekaterina Krasnopeeva, Bryan Wu, Stefan Kittler, Călin C. Guet
This study shows that ATP and PMF coupling in E. coli depends on growth conditions, with PMF being essential for growth regardless of ATP synthesis function.
bioRxiv · Apr 22, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology