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A new nucleotide involved in the stringent response in Escherichia coli. Guanosine 5'-diphosphate-3'-monophosphate
Abstract:
A novel nucleotide has been detected in Escherichia coli subjected to the stringent response. However, this nucleotide does not accumulate in relA+ cells subjected to heat shock, in which guanosine 5'-diphosphate-3'-diphosphate does accumulate but stable RNA synthesis is not restricted. The intracellular level of this new nucleotide thus correlates well with control of stable RNA synthesis. Chemical and enzymatic analysis shows that the new nucleotide is guanosine 5'-diphosphate-3'-monophosphate. It is suggested that this nucleotide may play a role in stringent control of stable RNA synthesis.
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