Defining the regulon of genes controlled by σE, a key regulator of the cell envelope stress response in Streptomyces coelicolor

Tran, Ngat T., Huang, Xiaoluo, Hong, Hee-Jeon, Bush, Matthew, Chandra, Govind, Pinto, Daniela, Bibb, Maureen J., Hutchings, Matthew, Mascher, Thorsten and Buttner, Mark (2019) Defining the regulon of genes controlled by σE, a key regulator of the cell envelope stress response in Streptomyces coelicolor. Molecular Microbiology, 112 (2). pp. 461-481. ISSN 0950-382X

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Abstract

The extracytoplasmic function (ECF) σ factor, σE is a key regulator of the cell envelope stress response in Streptomyces coelicolor. Although its role in maintaining cell wall integrity has been known for over a decade, a comprehensive analysis of the genes under its control has not been undertaken. Here, using a combination of chromatin immunoprecipitation‐sequencing (ChIP‐seq), microarray transcriptional profiling and bioinformatic analysis, we attempt to define the σE regulon. Approximately half of the genes identified encode proteins implicated in cell envelope function. 17 novel targets were validated by S1 nuclease mapping or in vitro transcription, establishing a σE binding consensus. Subsequently, we used bioinformatic analysis to look for conservation of the σE target promoters identified in S. coelicolor across 19 Streptomyces species. Key proteins under σE control across the genus include the actin homolog MreB, three penicillin‐binding proteins, two L,D‐transpeptidases, a LytR‐CpsA‐Psr‐family protein predicted to be involved in cell wall teichoic acid deposition, and a predicted MprF protein, which adds lysyl groups to phosphatidylglycerol to neutralize membrane surface charge. Taken together, these analyses provide biological insight into the σE‐mediated cell envelope stress response in the genus Streptomyces.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Biological Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Molecular Microbiology Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Organisms and the Environment
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	14 May 2019 14:30
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2023 00:04
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/70994
DOI:	10.1111/mmi.14250

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