Demand theory of gene regulation. II. Quantitative application to the lactose and maltose operons of Escherichia coli.

doi:10.1093/genetics/149.4.1677

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Demand theory of gene regulation. II. Quantitative application to the lactose and maltose operons of Escherichia coli.

Genetics - 1 Aug 1998

Savageau M A

Abstract excerpt

Induction of gene expression can be accomplished either by removing a restraining element (negative mode of control) or by providing a stimulatory element (positive mode of control). According to the demand theory of gene regulation, which was first presented in qualitative form in the 1970s, the...

Topics

Ecosystem
Escherichia coli
Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
Genes, Bacterial
Humans
Intestines
Lac Operon
Maltose
Models, Genetic
Mutation
Operon
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Selection, Genetic

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