Transcriptomics-Driven Characterization of LUZ100, a T7-like Pseudomonas Phage with Temperate Features
Leena Putzeys, Jorien Poppeliers, Maarten Boon, Cédric Lood, Marta Vallino, Rob Lavigne
Abstract
Bacteriophage T7, considered the “model phage” of the Autographiviridae family, is marked by a strictly lytic life cycle and conserved genome organization. Recently, novel phages within this clade have emerged which display characteristics associated with a temperate life cycle.
Topics & Concepts
Lytic cycleBiologyBacteriophageTemperatenessGeneticsRNA polymeraseGenomeOperonGeneTranscriptomeLysogenic cycleComputational biologyTranscription (linguistics)RNAGene expressionVirusLinguisticsPhilosophyEscherichia coliBacteriophages and microbial interactionsGenomics and Phylogenetic StudiesBacterial Genetics and Biotechnology