Expression of Two RpoH Sigma Factors in Sinorhizobium meliloti upon Heat Shock.

ABSTRACT: The plant symbiotic ?-proteobacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti has two RpoH-type sigma factors, RpoH1 and RpoH2. The former induces the synthesis of heat shock proteins and optimizes interactions with the host. Using a Western blot analysis, we examined time course changes in the intracellular contents of these factors upon a temperature upshift. The RpoH1 level was relatively high and constant, suggesting that its regulatory role in the heat shock response is attained through the activation of the pre-existing RpoH1 protein. In contrast, the RpoH2 level was initially undetectable, and gradually increased. These differential patterns reflect the functional diversification of these factors.

SUBMITTER: Mitsui H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5745026 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature