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The δ Subunit of RNA Polymerase Guides Promoter Selectivity and Virulence in Staphylococcus aureus
4 Feb 2014
Abstract excerpt
In Gram-positive bacteria, and particularly the Firmicutes, the DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RNAP) complex contains an additional subunit, termed the δ factor, or RpoE. This enigmatic protein has been studied for more than 30 years for various organisms, but its function is still not well understood. In this study, we investigated its role in the major human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus. We showed conservation...
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