Publication Date
12-2008
Advisor(s) - Committee Chair
Dr. Rodney A. King, Dr. Jeffery Marcus, Dr. Sigrid Jacobshagen
Degree Program
Department of Biology
Degree Type
Master of Science
Abstract
Bacteriophages affect bacterial evolution, pathogenesis and global nutrient cycling. They are also the most numerous and diverse group of biological entities on the planet [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Members of the Lambda phage family share a similar genetic organization and control early gene expression by suppressing transcription, a process known as antitermination. Transcription antitermination in Lambda is mediated by a phage-encoded protein whereas in lambdoid phage HK022, antitermination is mediated by a phage-encoded RNA molecules. Recent results suggest that another bacteriophage called HK639 also appears to use RNA-mediated antitermination. To characterize this newly identified phage we generated site directed mutations and identified where the phage integrates into the chromosome of its bacterial host.
Disciplines
Cell and Developmental Biology | Genetics | Immunopathology | Molecular Genetics
Recommended Citation
Jonnalagadda, Madhuri, "Site Directed Mutagensis of Bacteriophage HK639 and Identification of Its Integration Site" (2008). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 42.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/42
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