The requirement for FtsW in the rod-to-sphere transition in Escherichia coli cannot be overcome by the overproduction of FtsI, FtsN or PBP5 - by May Salim Darwish
Abstract
The transition of the rod-shaped E. coli into a sphere is possible by genetic in activation of genes responsible for the maintenance of the rod shape. These cell s, however, grow into giant spheres that burst and lyse, as they are unable to d ivide. Provi
Description
Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut, Dept. of Biology, 2007.;"Advisor: Dr. Medhat Khattar, Assistant Professor, Biology--Member of Committee: Dr. Rabih Talhouk, Professor, Biology--Member of Committee: Dr. Colin Smith, Assistant Professor, Biolog
Bibliography : leaves 52-60.
Bibliography : leaves 52-60.