Figure 6From: Mobile genetic element proliferation and gene inactivation impact over the genome structure and metabolic capabilities of Sodalis glossinidius, the secondary endosymbiont of tsetse fliesPontetial metabolic complementation between W. glossinidia and S. glossinidius at thiamine biosynthesis level. Thiazole phosphate carboxylate (THZ-P) is synthesized by S. glossinidius from exogenous thiamin through salvage pathway (tenA2, thiM), whereas hydroxymethyl pyrimidine pyrophosphate (HMP-PP) is synthesized by W. glossinidia from 5-aminoimidazole ribonucleotide (AIR) (thiC, thiD). THZ-P and HMP-PP are shared between both bacteria to produce the functional thiamine diphosphate that is provided to the tsetse host.Back to article page