Properties of spores of Bacillus subtilis strains which lack the major small, acid-soluble protein

Journal Article · Mon Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1988 · J. Bacteriol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5168554

Hackett, R H; Setlow, P

Bacillus subtilis strains containing a deletion in the gene coding for the major small, acid-soluble, spore protein (SASP-gamma) grew and sporulated, and their spores initiated germination normally, but outgrowth of SASP-gamma- spores was significantly slower than that of wild-type spores. The absence of SASP-gamma had no effect on spore protoplast density or spore resistance to heat or radiation. Consequently, SASP-gamma has a different function in spores than do the other major small, acid-soluble proteins.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5168554
• Journal Information: J. Bacteriol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Bacteriol.; (United States) Vol. 170:3; ISSN JOBAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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