Initial events caused by colicin K infection--cation movement and depletion of ATP pool.

Adenosine Triphosphate/metabolism Cell Membrane/metabolism Cell-Free System Colicins/pharmacology Escherichia coli/drug effects,metabolism Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Ions Mitochondria/metabolism Oxidative Phosphorylation/drug effects Oxygen Consumption/drug effects Potassium/metabolism Protons Sodium/metabolism Time Factors

Colicins Ions Protons Adenosine Triphosphate Sodium Potassium