Transformation In Escherichia coli: Studies On The Role Of The Heat Shock In Induction Of Competence

• Published in: Journal of general microbiology Vol. 129; no. 3; pp. 663 - 670
• Main Authors: Van Die, Irma M, Bergmans, Hans E. N, Hoekstra, Wiel P. M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Soc General Microbiol 01.03.1983
• Subjects: beta-Lactamases - metabolism; Cations, Divalent; Cold Temperature; Deoxyribonucleases - metabolism; DNA, Bacterial - metabolism; Escherichia coli; Escherichia coli - genetics; Escherichia coli - metabolism; Hot Temperature; Membrane Fluidity; Membrane Lipids - metabolism; Transformation, Bacterial

Department of Molecular Cell Biology, State University of Utrecht, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands ABSTRACT SUMMARY: Escherichia coli can be rendered competent for DNA uptake by exposure to a heat shock in the presence of divalent cations. We have studied the influence of variations of...