Abstract
The uvrA gene of Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) was cloned and sequenced. Analysis of the deduced amino acid sequence revealed 81% identity and 90% similarity with the Escherichia coli UvrA protein. Consistent with a role of Hi uvrA in DNA repair, a Hi uvrA mutant exhibited increased sensitivity of UV irradiation. Furthermore, Hi uvr A was able to complement a mutation in the E. coli uvrA locus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-28 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Gene |
Volume | 177 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 24 1996 |
Keywords
- DNA damage
- DNA repair
- Excinuclease
- Nucleotide excision
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics