Mutations in the N-terminal region of RecA that disrupt the stability of free protein oligomers but not RecA-DNA complexes.

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We have introduced targeted mutations in two areas that make up part of the RecA subunit interface. In the RecA crystal structure, cross-subunit interactions are observed between the Lys6 and Asp139 side-chains, and between the Arg28 and Asn113 side-chains. Unexpectedly, we find that mutations at Lys6 and Arg28 impose sever defects on the oligomeric stability of free RecA protein, whereas mutations at Asn113 or...

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