Transduction of plant signal molecules by the Rhizobium NodD proteins

Bioessays. 1991 Nov;13(11):575-81. doi: 10.1002/bies.950131106.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism*
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
  • Genes, Bacterial
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Multigene Family
  • Rhizobium / genetics
  • Rhizobium / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction*
  • Transcription Factors / metabolism
  • Transcriptional Activation

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • DNA, Bacterial
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • NodD protein, Bacteria
  • Transcription Factors