title: DNA-dependent ATPases in Bacillus subtilis mutants and in competent cells.
abstract: Three DNA-dependent ATPases (gamma phosphohydrolases) can be isolated from Bacillus subtilis cells. We studied these enzymes in a number of mutants deficient in recombination or repair functions (rec, uvr) and in competent cells. The recA mutant studied had lower ATPase II activity, while competent cells had higher ATPase I activity, in comparison with the parental strain not brought to competence.
mesh_terms: D000251:Adenosine Triphosphatases / Q000378:metabolism*; D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000235:genetics; D004265:DNA Helicases; D004260:DNA Repair; D004269:DNA, Bacterial; D009154:Mutation; D011995:Recombination, Genetic
chemical_list: D004269:DNA, Bacterial; D000251:Adenosine Triphosphatases; D004265:DNA Helicases