The Bacillus thuringiensis linear double-stranded DNA phage Bam35, which is highly similar to the Bacillus cereus linear plasmid pBClin15, has a prophage state

Authors :: Stromsten, Nelli J.
Benson, Stacy D.
Burnett, Roger M.
Bamford, Dennis H.
Bamford, Jaana K.H.
Source :: Journal of Bacteriology. Dec, 2003, Vol. 185 Issue 23-24, p6985, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Bam35, a 15-kbp double-stranded DNA phage, infects Bacillus thuringiensis. Recently, sequencing of the related Bacillus cereus revealed a 15.1-kbp linear plasmid, pBClin15. We show that pBClin15 closely resembles Bam35 and demonstrate conversion of Bam35 to a prophage. This state is common, as several B. thuringiensis strains release Bam35-related viruses.

Subjects :: Bacillus cereus -- Genetic aspects
Bacillus cereus -- Physiological aspects
Bacillus thuringiensis -- Genetic aspects
Bacillus thuringiensis -- Physiological aspects
Bacteriology -- Research
Bacteriophages -- Genetic aspects
Bacteriophages -- Physiological aspects
DNA -- Genetic aspects
Microbial populations -- Genetic aspects
Plasmids -- Genetic aspects
Plasmids -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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