Phosphoenolpyruvate-Phosphotransferase System (PEP-PTS)

Phosphoenolpyruvate-Phosphotransferase System (PEP-PTS)

May 1, 2026

Phosphoenolpyruvate-Dependent Phosphotransferase System (PEP–PTS)

  • The phosphotransferase system (PTS) is the best-known example of group translocation in bacteria.
  • It transports sugars into the cell while simultaneously phosphorylating them.
  • PEP–PTS is a bacterial transport system in which phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) provides phosphate energy to transport sugars across the membrane.

Microbial Physiology and Metabolism

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