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. 1986 Oct;5(10):2433–2438. doi: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1986.tb04518.x

The gene III product (P15) of cauliflower mosaic virus is a DNA-binding protein while an immunologically related P11 polypeptide is associated with virions

M Giband 1, J M Mesnard 1, G Lebeurier 1
PMCID: PMC1167136  PMID: 16453711

Abstract

Using electron microscopic immunocytochemical staining we demonstrate that the product of gene III of cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) is associated with viral particles. Furthermore, a fusion protein, expressed in bacteria, consisting of the N-terminus of β-galactosidase and the complete gene III protein of CaMV showed DNA-binding activity. From these two results, we discuss the possible function of this viral polypeptide.

Keywords: cauliflower mosaic virus, gene III product, DNA-binding protein, immunocytochemical staining, fusion protein

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