The Possible DNA-binding Nature of the Regulatory Proteins, Encoded by spoIID and gerE, Involved in the Sporulation of Bacillus subtilis

SUMMARY: The predicted polypeptide products of two genes, spoIID and gerE, which appear to be concerned in the regulation of spore formation in Bacillus subtilis have been compared by modelling methods with known DNA-binding proteins. The results indicate that both polypeptides may have DNA-binding properties and the conclusion is drawn that this may account for their regulatory action.