Abstract
The uvrA gene 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 uvrA was able to complement a mutation in the E. coli uvrA locus.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adenosine Triphosphatases / genetics*
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
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Base Sequence
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Cloning, Molecular
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DNA Repair
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
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Escherichia coli Proteins*
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Genes, Bacterial*
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Genetic Complementation Test
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Haemophilus influenzae / enzymology
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Haemophilus influenzae / genetics*
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Haemophilus influenzae / radiation effects
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
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Ultraviolet Rays
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA-Binding Proteins
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Escherichia coli Proteins
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UvrA protein, E coli
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Adenosine Triphosphatases