Expression and role of the universal stress protein, UspA, of Escherichia coli during growth arrest.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2958.1994.tb00334.x

Back to search

Article

Expression and role of the universal stress protein, UspA, of Escherichia coli during growth arrest.

Molecular microbiology - 1 Feb 1994

Nyström T, Neidhardt F C

Abstract excerpt

The synthesis of the small, cytoplasmic protein UspA universal stress protein A) of Escherichia coli is induced as soon as the cell growth rate falls below the maximal growth rate supported by the medium, regardless of the condition inhibiting growth. The increase in UspA synthesis appears to be...

Topics

Bacterial Proteins
Escherichia coli
Heat-Shock Proteins
Mutation
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Transcription, Genetic

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.