Article
Molecular genetical and phenotypical analysis of the gerM spore germination gene of Bacillus subtilis 168.
FEMS microbiology letters - 1 Sept 1994
Slynn G M, Sammons R L, Smith D A, Moir A, Corfe B M
Abstract excerpt
The gerM gene, encoding a single product of 22.5 kDa, has been identified by subcloning and sequencing of DNA recovered from adjacent to a Tn917 insertion. The gene product has a potential lipoprotein signal sequence, but otherwise has no homology to known sequences. Spores of the gerM mutant were more heat sensitive than wild-type, but their dipicolinic acid content was normal. The level of cortical...
Topics
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Bacillus subtilis
- Bacterial Proteins
- Base Sequence
- Cloning, Molecular
- DNA Transposable Elements
- DNA, Bacterial
- Genes, Bacterial
- Hexosamines
- Hot Temperature
- Molecular Biology