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DNA sequences necessary for packaging of bacteriophage lambda DNA.

B Hohn

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
    |December 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Determining the DNA flanking the bacteriophage lambda cohesive end site reveals specific sequences essential for packaging. These findings clarify DNA packaging protein interactions and requirements for successful viral DNA injection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Virology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Bacteriophage lambda DNA packaging is a complex process involving specific DNA recognition sites.
    • The precise DNA sequences flanking the cohesive end site (cos) are critical for efficient packaging.
    • Understanding these sequences is key to elucidating the mechanism of viral DNA packaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define the minimal DNA sequence requirements flanking the cohesive end site of bacteriophage lambda for in vivo packaging.
    • To investigate the role of DNA flanking sequences in packaging protein binding, DNA cleavage, and injection.
    • To compare in vivo and in vitro packaging efficiencies and DNA sequence selectivity.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a cosmid in vivo packaging assay with defined DNA fragments of bacteriophage lambda.
    • Employed in vitro packaging of restriction fragments of mature lambda DNA.
    • Quantified packaging efficiency based on DNA length and sequence composition.

    Main Results:

    • A 20- to 36-base-pair stretch from the center of the cohesive ends on the right lambda DNA arm is essential for packaging.
    • Packaging efficiency significantly decreases with increasing length of DNA extending into the left lambda arm (70 bp reduces to 10%, 60 bp to 1%).
    • In vitro packaging demonstrated selective binding of packaging proteins to the left-end DNA fragment.

    Conclusions:

    • Identified a necessary and sufficient DNA segment for bacteriophage lambda DNA packaging, binding, cleavage, and injection.
    • Highlighted distinct sequence requirements for different stages of the packaging process.
    • Showcased the complementary nature of in vivo and in vitro assays in understanding packaging selectivity.

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