Deletion of the cell-division inhibitor MinC results in lysis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Authors :: Ramirez-Arcos, Sandra
Szeto, Jason
Beveridge, Terry J.
Victor, Charles
Francis, Finola
Dillon, Jo-Anne R.
Source :: Microbiology. Jan, 2001, Vol. 147 Issue 1, p225, 13 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Deletion of the cell-division inhibitor MinC has been found to result in lysis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The minCDE genes involved in division site selection in N. gonorrhoeae were identified using raw data from the N. gonorrhoeae genome project and are part of a cluster of 27 genes. The role of MinC is necessary for maintaining proper division in cocci.

Subjects :: Cytochemistry -- Genetic aspects
Lysogeny -- Genetic aspects
Neisseria gonorrhoeae -- Genetic aspects
Cell division -- Genetic aspects
Coccidia -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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