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Abstract

The gene cluster (′-) of has previously been characterized as a necessary component for proper invasion into plant root tissue. It has been suggested to encode a multi-subunit K/H antiporter, since mutations in the region rendered cells sensitive to K and alkali, and because there is high amino acid sequence similarity to previously characterized multi-subunit cation/H antiporters (Mrp antiporters). However, the detailed transport properties of the Pha1 system are yet to be determined. Interestingly, most of the Mrp antiporters are highly selective for Na, unlike the Pha1 system. Here, we report the functional expression of the Pha1 system in and the measurement of cation/H antiport activity. We showed that the Pha1 system is indeed a K/H antiporter with a pH optimum under mildly alkaline conditions. Moreover, we found that the Pha1 system can transport Na; this was unexpected based on previous phenotypic analyses of mutants. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the cation selectivity of the Pha1 system was altered when the pH was lowered from the optimum. The downregulation of Na/H and K/H antiport activities upon acidic shift appeared to occur via different processes, which might indicate the presence of distinct mechanisms for the regulation of the K/H and Na/H antiport activities of the Pha1 system.

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