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OverviewThe T4rII exclusion (Rex) Phenotype is defined as the inability of rII mutants of bacteriophage T4 to generate plaques on a cell lawn of E. coli harboring a stably integrated lambda prophage. The selective exclusion of the rII mutants of T4 played a critical role in our understanding of modern molecular genetics. Shockingly, since first exploited by Seymour Benzer in the mid 1950's, the mechanism underpinning the Rex phenotype remains unexplained. T4rII exclusion is encoded by the lambda genes rexA-rexB co-expressed with the lambda repressor from the prophage as the Pm-cI-rexA-rexB-timm operon. The onset of exclusion can result in the shutdown of cellular metabolism, preventing the replication of the super-infecting T4rII bacteriophage. In addition to reviewing the historic plight to characterize and resolve the Rex phenotype, we tackle this enigmatic phenomenon, adding important pieces to this puzzle and offer a working model for the mechanism of action. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mba Slavcev, PH DPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9783838319636ISBN 10: 383831963 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 06 June 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |