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Abstract

In several cyanobacteria, , the gene encoding ferredoxin:NADP oxidoreductase (FNR), is transcribed from at least two promoters depending on growth conditions. Two transcripts (short and long) are translated from two different translation initiation sites, resulting in two isoforms (large and small, respectively). Here, we show that in PCC6803 the global transcriptional regulator NtcA activates transcription from the distal promoter. Modification of the NtcA-binding site prevents NtcA binding to the promoter and abolishes accumulation of the small isoform of FNR . We also demonstrate that a similar transcription and translation regime occurs in other cyanobacteria. The conditions under which this system operates provide hints for the function of each FNR isoform.

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
  • Commisariat à l'Energie Atomique
  • Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad
  • FEDER (Award BFU2010-15708)
  • Junta de Andalucía
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2024-03-29
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