Characterisation of the mcpA and mcpB genes capable of encoding methyl-accepting type chemoreceptors in Rhodobacter capsulatus

Two contiguous mcp genes, mcpA and mcpB, transcribed from the same DNA strand and capable of encoding methyl-accepting chemotaxis proteins (Mcp) have been isolated from Rhodobacter capsulatus (Re), sequenced and overexpressed in Escherichia coli (Ec). The deduced proteins (McpA, 69171 Da; McpB, 81629 Da) show a structure similar to that of Ec Mcp. The products of mcpA and mcpB, overproduced in Ec, were recognized by anti-Ec Mcp (Trg) antibodies.

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Source ISSN: 0378-1119
Author Michotey, Valerie, Toussaint, B, Richaud, P, Vignais, Pm
Maintainer CCSD
Last Updated May 15, 2026, 17:00 (UTC)
Created May 15, 2026, 17:00 (UTC)
Identifier hal-00709001
Language en
contributor Laboratoire de MicrobiologiE de Géochimie et d'Ecologie Marines (LMGEM) ; Université de la Méditerranée - Aix-Marseille 2-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
creator Michotey, Valerie
date 1996-05-15T00:00:00
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