folA, a new member of the TyrR regulon in Escherichia coli K-12

J Bacteriol. 2007 Aug;189(16):6080-4. doi: 10.1128/JB.00482-07. Epub 2007 Jun 8.

Abstract

The folA gene was identified as a new member of the TyrR regulon by genomic SELEX. Binding of TyrR to two sites in folA activated its transcription. Mutations in the N-terminal or central domain of TyrR, the alpha subunit of RNA polymerase, or integration host factor all abolished activation of the folA promoter.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Escherichia coli / genetics*
  • Escherichia coli Proteins / chemistry*
  • Escherichia coli Proteins / isolation & purification
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Regulon / genetics*
  • Repressor Proteins / chemistry*
  • Repressor Proteins / genetics
  • Repressor Proteins / physiology
  • Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase / metabolism

Substances

  • Escherichia coli Proteins
  • Repressor Proteins
  • TyrR protein, E coli
  • Tetrahydrofolate Dehydrogenase