Abstract
The gene coding for the 33,000 dalton protein (B protein) of the mini-F plasmid has been mapped by minicell polypeptide analysis to 47.3-48.2 Fkb. Transcription of the gene is initiated near 47.3 Fkb. Gene B mutants overproduce the 42,000 dalton protein (A protein) of mini-F. Insertions of Tn 5 in the B gene and in the incD region cause instability of plasmid inheritance. Mini-F plasmids delected for part of gene B are not maintained in the absence of the incD region. B protein and the incD region appear to interact in promoting mini-F maintenance.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 353-355 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | MGG Molecular & General Genetics |
| Volume | 188 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1982 |
| Externally published | Yes |