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Bacteriophage T4 gene 28
R Bova1, A Cascino, M Cipollaro
1Istituto Internazionale di Genetica e Biofisica, CNR, Napoli, Italy.
DNA Sequence : the Journal of DNA Sequencing and Mapping
|January 1, 1995
Summary
The bacteriophage T4D gene 28 nucleotide sequence was fully determined. Its gene product is a structural baseplate component with proposed enzymatic activity.
Area of Science:
- Molecular biology
- Virology
- Genetics
Background:
- Bacteriophage T4D is a well-studied virus with a complex genome.
- Gene 28 is known to be involved in the viral structure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the complete nucleotide sequence of bacteriophage T4D gene 28.
- To characterize the gene 28 product's function.
Main Methods:
- DNA sequencing techniques were employed to determine the nucleotide sequence.
- Bioinformatic analysis was used to identify gene 28 and its product.
Main Results:
- The complete nucleotide sequence of bacteriophage T4D gene 28 has been successfully determined.
- The gene 28 product was identified as a structural component of the viral baseplate.
Conclusions:
- The determined sequence provides a foundation for further functional studies of gene 28.
- The gene 28 product's role as a structural baseplate component, with potential enzymatic activity, is highlighted.
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