Hierarchical dynamics of a transcription factors network in E. coliElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/c2mb25236h

In the present work we study the transcription-factor regulatory network that controls the synthesis of flagella in E. coli . Our objective is to address how the transcription-factor dynamics (in terms of their promoter activities and associated rates) correlate with their positions in the hierarchi...

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Main Authors: Martínez-Antonio, Agustino, Velázquez-Ramírez, David A, Sánchez-Mondragón, Joel, Santillán, Moisés
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Language:English
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Summary:In the present work we study the transcription-factor regulatory network that controls the synthesis of flagella in E. coli . Our objective is to address how the transcription-factor dynamics (in terms of their promoter activities and associated rates) correlate with their positions in the hierarchical organization of this regulatory network. Our results suggest that global-regulator promoters express at higher rates than those of local regulators, particularly when the bacterial populations are actively growing. Furthermore, promoter activity decreases together with the rate of cellular division. And finally, local-regulator promoters reach their maximal activity later than global-regulator promoters do. In summary, our results suggest a strong correlation between promoter activities and their hierarchical organization in this particular regulatory network. In the present work we study the dynamics of the transcription-factor regulatory network that controls the synthesis of flagella in E. coli .
ISSN:1742-206X
1742-2051
DOI:10.1039/c2mb25236h