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Abstract

GcvA binds to three sites in the control region, from base −34 to −69 (site 1), from base −214 to −241 (site 2) and from base −242 to −271 (site 3). Previous results suggested that sites 3 and 2 are required for both GcvA-dependent activation and repression of a :: fusion. However, the results were less clear as to the role of site 1. To determine the role of site 1 in regulation, single and multiple base changes were made in site 1 and tested for their ability to alter GcvA-mediated activation and GcvA/GcvR-mediated repression. Several of the mutants were also tested for effects on GcvA binding to site 1 and the ability of GcvA to bend DNA at site 1. The results are consistent with site 1 playing primarily a role in negative regulation of the operon.

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