Search Results - "BASS, Irina"
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Distinct functions of the RNA polymerase σ subunit region 3.2 in RNA priming and promoter escape
Published in Nucleic acids research (01-04-2014)“…The σ subunit of bacterial RNA polymerase (RNAP) has been implicated in all steps of transcription initiation, including promoter recognition and opening,…”
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Mutations in the CRE pocket of bacterial RNA polymerase affect multiple steps of transcription
Published in Nucleic acids research (13-07-2015)“…During transcription, the catalytic core of RNA polymerase (RNAP) must interact with the DNA template with low-sequence specificity to ensure efficient enzyme…”
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Class II broad-spectrum mercury resistance transposons in Gram-positive bacteria from natural environments
Published in Research in microbiology (01-06-2001)“…We have studied the mechanisms of the horizontal dissemination of a broad-spectrum mercury resistance determinant among Bacillus and related species. This mer…”
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Lineage-specific variations in the trigger loop modulate RNA proofreading by bacterial RNA polymerases
Published in Nucleic acids research (18-02-2016)“…RNA cleavage by bacterial RNA polymerase (RNAP) has been implicated in transcriptional proofreading and reactivation of arrested transcription elongation…”
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Multiple roles of the RNA polymerase β' SW2 region in transcription initiation, promoter escape, and RNA elongation
Published in Nucleic acids research (01-09-2010)“…Interactions of RNA polymerase (RNAP) with nucleic acids must be tightly controlled to ensure precise and processive RNA synthesis. The RNAP β'-subunit…”
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Distinct Functions of Regions 1.1 and 1.2 of RNA Polymerase σ Subunits from Escherichia coli and Thermus aquaticus in Transcription Initiation
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (06-07-2012)“…RNA polymerase (RNAP) from thermophilic Thermus aquaticus is characterized by higher temperature of promoter opening, lower promoter complex stability, and…”
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Region 1.2 of the RNA polymerase σ subunit controls recognition of the −10 promoter element
Published in The EMBO journal (21-02-2007)“…Recognition of the −10 promoter consensus element by region 2 of the bacterial RNA polymerase σ subunit is a key step in transcription initiation. σ also…”
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Unified two-metal mechanism of RNA synthesis and degradation by RNA polymerase
Published in The EMBO journal (01-05-2003)“…In DNA‐dependent RNA polymerases, reactions of RNA synthesis and degradation are performed by the same active center (in contrast to DNA polymerases in which…”
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A Basal Promoter Element Recognized by Free RNA Polymerase σ Subunit Determines Promoter Recognition by RNA Polymerase Holoenzyme
Published in Molecular cell (07-07-2006)“…During transcription initiation by bacterial RNA polymerase, the σ subunit recognizes the −35 and −10 promoter elements; free σ, however, does not bind DNA. We…”
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Structural Modules of the Large Subunits of RNA Polymerase
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (01-11-1996)“…The β and β′ subunits of Escherichia coli DNA-dependent RNA polymerase are highly conserved throughout eubacterial and eukaryotic kingdoms. However, in some…”
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Multiple roles of the RNA polymerase b' SW2 region in transcription initiation, promoter escape, and RNA elongation
Published in Nucleic acids research (01-09-2010)“…Interactions of RNA polymerase (RNAP) with nucleic acids must be tightly controlled to ensure precise and processive RNA synthesis. The RNAP b'-subunit…”
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The involvement of the aspartate triad of the active center in all catalytic activities of multisubunit RNA polymerase
Published in Nucleic acids research (01-01-2005)“…Three conserved aspartate residues in the largest subunit of multisubunit RNA polymerases (RNAPs) coordinate two Mg2+ ions involved in the catalysis of…”
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Specific Recognition of the -10 Promoter Element by the Free RNA Polymerase σ Subunit
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (27-07-2007)“…Bacterial RNA polymerase holoenzyme relies on its σ subunit for promoter recognition and opening. In the holoenzyme, regions 2 and 4 of the σ subunit are…”
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Specific Recognition of the -10 Promoter Element by the Free RNA Polymerase Ï Subunit
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (27-07-2007)“…Bacterial RNA polymerase holoenzyme relies on its Ï subunit for promoter recognition and opening. In the holoenzyme, regions 2 and 4 of the Ï subunit are…”
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Region 1.2 of the RNA polymerase [sigma] subunit controls recognition of the -10 promoter element
Published in The EMBO journal (21-02-2007)“…Recognition of the -10 promoter consensus element by region 2 of the bacterial RNA polymerase sigma subunit is a key step in transcription initiation. sigma…”
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Multiple roles of the RNA polymerase {beta}' SW2 region in transcription initiation, promoter escape, and RNA elongation
Published in Nucleic acids research (01-09-2010)“…Interactions of RNA polymerase (RNAP) with nucleic acids must be tightly controlled to ensure precise and processive RNA synthesis. The RNAP β'-subunit…”
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A broad host range plasmid vector that does not encode replication proteins
Published in FEMS microbiology letters (21-05-2002)“…The 640-bp minimal replication region derived from a plasmid DNA preparation from an Acidothiobacillus ferrooxidans strain capable of autonomous replication in…”
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Structural modules of the large subunits of RNA polymerase. Introducing archaebacterial and chloroplast split sites in the beta and beta' subunits of Escherichia coli RNA polymerase
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (01-11-1996)“…The beta and beta' subunits of Escherichia coli DNA-dependent RNA polymerase are highly conserved throughout eubacterial and eukaryotic kingdoms. However, in…”
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Mutations in and Monoclonal Antibody Binding to Evolutionary Hypervariable Region of Escherichia coli RNA Polymerase β′ Subunit Inhibit Transcript Cleavage and Transcript Elongation
Published in The Journal of biological chemistry (18-09-1998)“…A 190 amino acid-long region centered around position 1050 of the 1407-amino acid-long β′ subunit of Escherichia coli RNA polymerase (RNAP) is absent from…”
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A broad host range plasmid vector that does not encode replication proteins
Published in FEMS microbiology letters (21-05-2002)“…Abstract The 640-bp minimal replication region derived from a plasmid DNA preparation from an Acidothiobacillus ferrooxidans strain capable of autonomous…”
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