Abstract
The alternative sigma factor (RpoN-RpoS) pathway controls the expression of key virulence factors in Borrelia burgdorferi. However, evidence to support whether RpoN controls rpoS directly or, perhaps, indirectly via a transactivator has been lacking. Herein we provide biochemical and genetic evidence that RpoN directly controls rpoS in B. burgdorferi.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2139-2144 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of bacteriology |
Volume | 189 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology