Extracellular DNA metabolism in Haloferax volcanii

Extracellular DNA metabolism in Haloferax volcanii

Extracellular DNA is found in all environments and is a dynamic component of the micro-bial ecosystem. Microbial cells produce and interact with extracellular DNA through many endogenous mechanisms. Extracellular DNA is processed and internalized for use as genetic information and as a major source...

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Main Authors: Scott eChimileski, Kunal eDolas, Adit eNaor, Uri eGophna, R Thane ePapke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Archaea
Haloferax volcanii
extracellular DNA
halophiles
Natural competence
Archaeal genetics
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00057/full

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