Abstract
The regulatory NodD proteins of Rhizobium bacteria mediate the activation of a gene set responsible for symbiotic nodule formation by plant signal molecules. Here we discuss the signal recognition and gene activation properties of NodD and present a model summarizing the current knowledge on NodD action.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
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Base Sequence
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
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Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
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Genes, Bacterial
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Multigene Family
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Rhizobium / genetics
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Rhizobium / metabolism*
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Signal Transduction*
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Transcription Factors / metabolism
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Transcriptional Activation
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA-Binding Proteins
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NodD protein, Bacteria
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Transcription Factors