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J. Bacteriol. doi:10.1128/JB.01305-09
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Conjugative transfer of the integrative and conjugative element ICEBs1 from B. subtilis likely initiates at the donor cell pole

Elisabeth Grohmann*

Department of Environmental Microbiology/Genetics, Technical University of Berlin, Franklinstr. 29, FR1-2, D-10587 Berlin, Germany

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. Email: elisabeth.grohmann{at}tu-berlin.de.


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Abstract

Similarities of ICEBs1 with other ICEs are highlighted, the intriguing regulation of conjugative transfer of ICEBs1 as well as the role of putative key players in the process are discussed. The commentary ends with perspectives on potential applications of ICEBs1 in prokaryotic genetics/genetic engineering.






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