Discovery of Novel Replication Proteins for Large Plasmids in Cyanobacteria and Their Potential Applications in Genetic Engineering
K. Ohdate, M. Sakata, K. Maeda, Y. Sakamaki, K. Nimura-Matsune, R. Ohbayashi, W. R. Hess, S. Watanabe
This study identifies two novel replication proteins, CyRepX1 and CyRepX2, from a cyanobacterial plasmid and demonstrates their compatibility with existing replication systems, suggesting potential applications in genetic engineering.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology