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RelA functionally suppresses the growth defect caused by a mutation in the G domain of the essential Der protein.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 May 2008
Hwang Jihwan, Inouye Masayori
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A unique bacterial GTPase, Der, containing two tandem GTP-binding domains, is essential for cell growth and plays a crucial role in a large ribosomal subunit in Escherichia coli. The depletion of Der resulted in accumulation of both large and small ribosomal subunits and also affected the stability of large ribosomal subunits. However, its exact cellular function still remains elusive. Previously, we have shown...
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