Abstract
A new insertion sequence, IS186, has been identified from Escherichia coli and sequenced. It contains 1336 base pairs with a terminal inverted repeat of 22 nucleotides. A long open reading frame, from an ATG codon at position 55 to a TAG termination codon at 1327, could code for a polypeptide of 424 amino acids. This element recognizes GC-rich regions as target sites for insertion.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Base Composition
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Base Sequence
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Codon
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DNA / genetics
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DNA Transposable Elements*
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Escherichia coli / genetics*
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Nucleic Acid Hybridization
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Plasmids*
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RNA, Viral / genetics
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Rubella virus / genetics
Substances
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Codon
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DNA Transposable Elements
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RNA, Viral
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DNA
Associated data
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GENBANK/M13181
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GENBANK/M13182
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GENBANK/M13183
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GENBANK/M13184
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GENBANK/M13185
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GENBANK/M13186
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GENBANK/X03123