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The σ factors of<i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>
4 Aug 2006
Abstract excerpt
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a remarkable pathogen capable of adapting and surviving in various harsh conditions. Correct gene expression regulation is essential for the success of this process. The reversible association of different sigma factors is a common mechanism for reprogramming bacterial RNA polymerase and modulating the transcription of numerous genes. Thirteen putative sigma factors are encoded in...
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