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Oxidant-responsive induction of the suf Operon, encoding a Fe-S assembly system, through Fur and IscR in Escherichia coli

Authors :
Lee, Kyung-Chang
Yeo, Won-Sik
Roe, Jung-Hye
Source :
Journal of Bacteriology. Dec, 2008, Vol. 190 Issue 23-24, p8244, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The suf operon encoding a Fe-S assembly system is induced by peroxides through activators OxyR and IscR in Escherichia coli. For apo-IscR to bind, oxidation-mediated dissociation of Fur is required. Therefore, a peroxide-responsive signal is transduced through OxyR, IscR, and Fur to achieve oxidation-sensitive and maximal induction of this operon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219193
Volume :
190
Issue :
23-24
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Bacteriology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.191011356