Sensitivity of Bacterial Biosensors Graphic (IMAGE)

Rice University

Sensitivity of Bacterial Biosensors Graphic

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The phosphorylation of proteins in the signaling pathways of cells can be manipulated by mutations to a histidine kinase protein (upper left) and a response regulator protein (lower right). This can be used to dial up or down the sensitivity of bacterial biosensors, according to Rice University scientists.

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Tabor Lab/Rice University

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