The djlA gene acts synergistically with dnaJ in promoting Escherichia coli growth

J Bacteriol. 2001 Oct;183(19):5747-50. doi: 10.1128/JB.183.19.5747-5750.2001.

Abstract

The DnaK chaperone of Escherichia coli is known to interact with the J domains of DnaJ, CbpA, and DjlA. By constructing multiple mutants, we found that the djlA gene was essential for bacterial growth above 37 degrees C in the absence of dnaJ. This essentiality depended upon the J domain of DjlA but not upon the normal membrane location of DjlA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Escherichia coli / growth & development*
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism
  • Escherichia coli Proteins*
  • HSP40 Heat-Shock Proteins
  • Heat-Shock Proteins / genetics*
  • Heat-Shock Proteins / metabolism*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Mutation

Substances

  • CbpA protein, E coli
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • DjlA protein, E coli
  • DnaJ protein, E coli
  • Escherichia coli Proteins
  • HSP40 Heat-Shock Proteins
  • Heat-Shock Proteins