Abstract
DnaA initiates the chromosomal DNA replication in nearly all bacteria, and replication origins are characterized by binding sites for the DnaA protein (DnaA-boxes) along with an 'AT-rich' region. However, great variation in number, spatial organization and specificity of DnaA-boxes is observed between species. In the study by Taylor. (2011), new and unexpectedly weak DnaA-boxes were identified within the Caulobacter crescentus origin of replication (Cori). The position of weak and stronger DnaA-boxes follows a pattern seen in Escherichia coli oriC. This raises the possibility that bacterial origins might be more alike than previously thought.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Molecular Microbiology |
Vol/bind | 82 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 272-274 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0950-382X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - okt. 2011 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |