The overall goal of these studies is to extend our knowledge of mutation in stationary-phase E. coli cells. In one system, reversion of an F'- borne lac frameshift mutation occurs in stationary-phase cells by a novel mutational mechanism requiring RecA, RecBCD, and RuvABC, functions involved in recombination and double-strand break-repair. The proposed experiments will determine whether chromosomal mutations occur by this mechanism, and reveal other routes to mutation in stationary-phase cells as well. The experimental design follows: (1) Independent chromosomal insertions of the lac frameshift mutation target into isogenic F- and F strains will be screened for those that revert to Lac+ during stationary-phase. (2) The dependence of the reversion phenotype of such insertions on homologous recombination functions and the SOS response will be determined. Lac+ mutations themselves will be characterized by mapping and sequence analysis. (3) Chromosomal insertions that are permissive for RecBCD-dependent stationary-phase mutation and some that are not will be exactly located on the E. coli chromosome, creating a map of hot and cold sites. (4) Permissive insertions will be used in a genetic screen to identify additional mechanistic and regulatory components of this mutational mechanism. This work will elucidate universal and F'-specific features of stationary-phase mutation and provide new links between recombination, repair, and mutation. Understanding the mechanisms and regulation of recombination-dependent mutation in stationary-phase or stressed cells has important implications for mutations that lead to bacterial resistance to antibiotics and to the origins of cancer tumor progression and resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F32)
Project #
1F32GM019909-01
Application #
2774789
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG2-SSS-1 (01))
Program Officer
Tompkins, Laurie
Project Start
1999-06-14
Project End
Budget Start
1999-01-04
Budget End
2000-01-03
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Genetics
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
074615394
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030
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