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Defining a bacteriophage T4 late promoter: absence of a "-35" region.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6692468     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We performed a deletion analysis to identify the minimal DNA sequence required for the function of the T4 late promoter, P23. A minipromoter derivative of P23 was constructed, containing 35 bp of T4 DNA from -18 to +17 with respect to the transcriptional initiation site. This derivative retains the TATAAATA homology and is competent to serve as a T4 late promoter both in vitro and in vivo. Its transcriptional activity in vivo is regulated identically to a wild-type plasmid-borne P23, requiring the function of T4 genes essential for late transcription, but not requiring T4 DNA replication. Recombination with the T4 phage chromosome is not significant for mini-P23 activity in vivo.
Authors:
T Elliott; E P Geiduschek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cell     Volume:  36     ISSN:  0092-8674     ISO Abbreviation:  Cell     Publication Date:  1984 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-03-02     Completed Date:  1984-03-02     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0413066     Medline TA:  Cell     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  211-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Data Bank Information
Bank Name/Acc. No.:
GENBANK/J02506;  J02507;  K01245;  K01246;  K01247;  K01765
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Base Sequence
DNA Replication
DNA, Viral / genetics
DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases / metabolism
Genes, Viral*
Mutation
Operon*
RNA, Viral / genetics
T-Phages / genetics*
Transcription, Genetic
Virus Replication
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/DNA, Viral; 0/RNA, Viral; EC 2.7.7.6/DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases

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