Identification and characterization of a determinant (eep) on the enterococcus faecalis chromosome that is involved in production of the peptide sex pheromone cAD1

Authors :: An, Florence Y.
Sulavik, Mark C
Clewell, Don B.
Source :: Journal of Bacteriology. Oct, 1999, Vol. 181 Issue 19-20, p5915, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Results show that a 46.5-kDA protein, encoded by the chromosomal determinant eep (enhanced expression of pheromone), has a role in the production of the octapeptide sex pheromone cADI and other pheromones.

Subjects :: Pheromones -- Research
Plasmids -- Genetic aspects
Chromosomal proteins -- Analysis
Biological sciences

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