| Transcription: new insights from studies on Archaea. | |
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PMID: 7482778 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Molecular-genetic analyses have revealed that the Archaea (archaebacteria) are phylogenetically distinct from both eukaryotes and eubacteria. Archaea lack nuclei and resemble eubacteria in morphology and genomic organization, but their molecular design shares many features with eukaryotes. Here, we review recent work that indicates that the archaeal transcriptional machinery is strikingly similar to the RNA polymerase I, II, and III systems of eukaryotic cell nuclei. These findings provide important insights into the evolution of the transcriptional apparatus. |
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Authors:
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P Baumann; S A Qureshi; S P Jackson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Trends in genetics : TIG Volume: 11 ISSN: 0168-9525 ISO Abbreviation: Trends Genet. Publication Date: 1995 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-11-30 Completed Date: 1995-11-30 Revised Date: 2009-09-29 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507085 Medline TA: Trends Genet Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 279-83 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Clare Hall Laboratories, Herts., UK. |
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Archaea
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genetics* Evolution, Molecular Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial Genes, Bacterial Transcription Factors / chemistry Transcription, Genetic* |
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//Wellcome Trust |
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0/Transcription Factors |
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