Where asymmetry in gene expression originates
- 30 June 2005
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Molecular Microbiology
- Vol. 57 (3) , 611-620
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2958.2005.04687.x
Abstract
A general problem in developmental biology concerns the process by which cells of one type divide to give dissimilar daughter cells. Even though these daughter cells may be genetically identical, they can differ morphologically and physiologically and have different fates. As one of the simplest differentiation processes, Bacillus subtilis sporulation represents an excellent model system for studying cell differentiation. Several decades of study of this process have provided insight into cell cycle regulation and development. This review summarizes important advances in our understanding of asymmetric gene expression during spore formation with an emphasis on developmental stages that lead to asymmetric septum formation and especially to activation of the first compartment-specific sigma factor -sigma(F).Keywords
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