TY - JOUR
T1 - Control of gene expression in Gram-positive bacteria
T2 - extensions of and departures from enteric paradigms.
AU - Zuber, Peter
PY - 2002/8/1
Y1 - 2002/8/1
N2 - Our introduction to prokaryotic gene expression has always focused on the operon and regulatory mechanisms that operate within enteric bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and their phages. While operon organization and many of the components of regulatory networks are conserved in Gram-positive species, there exists unique features that set these organisms apart from the enterics. Two examples are presented herein: carbon catabolite control and regulation of RNA polymerase sigma subunit activity, are presented. The accompanying reviews highlight the diversity and novel aspects of genetic control in Gram-positive bacteria, with descriptions of quorum-sensing systems, transcriptional control, and RNA processing mechanisms.
AB - Our introduction to prokaryotic gene expression has always focused on the operon and regulatory mechanisms that operate within enteric bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and their phages. While operon organization and many of the components of regulatory networks are conserved in Gram-positive species, there exists unique features that set these organisms apart from the enterics. Two examples are presented herein: carbon catabolite control and regulation of RNA polymerase sigma subunit activity, are presented. The accompanying reviews highlight the diversity and novel aspects of genetic control in Gram-positive bacteria, with descriptions of quorum-sensing systems, transcriptional control, and RNA processing mechanisms.
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U2 - 10.2741/a884
DO - 10.2741/a884
M3 - Review article
C2 - 12133824
AN - SCOPUS:17144443614
SN - 2768-6701
VL - 7
SP - d1857-1866
JO - Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library
JF - Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library
ER -