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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pau Richard N, Studholme David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/3/24