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Abstract

The nucleotide sequence of the 168 chromosomal segment located between (307°) and (305°) was determined. This 20·3 kb region encompasses 23 ORFs, 17 of which have been sequenced previously. Comparison of sequences obtained here with the previously obtained ones revealed seven discrepancies. The products of the sequenced genes are involved in the regulation of degradative enzymes, competence, flagellar motility and protein secretion. Putative functions of newly identified genes are based on sequence homologies.

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