Evidence for the site of lambda insertion in the ilv gene cluster of Escherichia coli K-12

J Bacteriol. 1981 Aug;147(2):691-3. doi: 10.1128/jb.147.2.691-693.1981.

Abstract

The experiments reported herein provide evidence that the secondary site of lambda is in the ilvC instead of the ilvA gene.

MeSH terms

  • Attachment Sites, Microbiological*
  • Bacteriophage lambda / genetics*
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Genes*
  • Isoleucine / biosynthesis
  • Lysogeny*
  • Recombination, Genetic
  • Valine / biosynthesis

Substances

  • Isoleucine
  • Valine