Biopolym. Cell. 1999; 15(6):516-521.
Genome and Its Regulation
Gene cpn60-1 coding one of homologous chaperonins in Rhizobiuin leguminosarum is essential for cell life
1Yerko V. N., 2Lund P. A.
  1. Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine
    31/17, Vasylkivska, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03022
  2. School of Biosciences, The University of Birmingham
    Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
Using the method of site specific mutagenesis we have tried to knock-out one of three homologous genes for chaperonins synthesis in Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viceae. It has been shown that cpn60-1 gene cannot be destroyed due to its essentiality for cell life.