A DNA element recognised by the molybdenum-responsive transcription factor ModE is conserved in Proteobacteria, green sulphur bacteria and Archaea
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The transition metal molybdenum is essential for life. <it>Escherichia coli </it>imports this metal into the cell in the form of molybdate ions, which are taken up via an ABC transport system. In <it>E. coli </it...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2003-12-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/3/24 |