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- Name: rcsF
- Type: Gene
- Synonyms
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b0196 | MG1655 locus tag |
- Mnemonic: regulation capsule (colanic acid) synthesis
- Left End Point: 4.73
- Right End Point: 4.74
- Direction: <
- Properties:
Property | Comment |
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regulatory gene | for exopolysaccharide synthesis; colanic acid biosynthesis |
- Priority: 0
- External Database Links:
- Comment:
- when overexpressed confers mucoid phenotype and increases capsule synthesis; restores colony formation of ftsZ84 mutants on NaCl-less LB; mutants have lower levels of exopolysaccharides
- References: