Structural analysis of a new GC-specific insertion element IS186

FEBS Lett. 1985 Nov 11;192(1):47-52. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(85)80040-5.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Composition
  • Base Sequence
  • Codon
  • DNA / genetics
  • DNA Transposable Elements*
  • Escherichia coli / genetics*
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • Plasmids*
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Rubella virus / genetics

Substances

  • Codon
  • DNA Transposable Elements
  • RNA, Viral
  • DNA

Associated data

  • GENBANK/M13181
  • GENBANK/M13182
  • GENBANK/M13183
  • GENBANK/M13184
  • GENBANK/M13185
  • GENBANK/M13186
  • GENBANK/X03123