Functional divergence and potential mechanisms of the duplicate recA genes in Myxococcus xanthus
Duohong Sheng, Yixue Wang, Miao Qiu, Jinyi Zhao, Xin‐jing Yue, Yue‐zhong Li
This paper identifies divergent functions of two RecA genes in Myxococcus xanthus, showing RecA1 is involved in DNA recombination and SOS response, while RecA2 regulates transport and antioxidation.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2019 · PreprintGenetics