Evolution of Pseudomonas R-plasmids: consequences of Tn1 insertion and resultant partial diploidy to chromosome and Tra- R-plasmid mobilization.
AUTOR(ES)
Olsen, R H
RESUMO
Tn1 transposes from pRO161, a Tra- derivative of RP1, to Pseudomonas aeruginosa sex factor FP2. The acquisition of Tn1 by FP2 results in its ability to mobilize pRO161 to other bacteria. Genetic evidence presented here suggests two sequential mechanisms. Initially, transposition of Tn1 results in trans-diploidy for the Tra+ and Tra- plasmids. This subsequently allows mobilization of the Tra- R-plasmid dependent on a host recombination mechanism. Transconjugants from this mating contain either stable cointegrate R-plasmids or aggregates resulting from dissociation of the cointegrates into a Tra+ and Tra- plasmid. These aggregates have lost at least part of Tn1 from their parent FP2:Tn1 component, but now they mobilize the tra- R-plasmid from a recombination-deficient (Rec-) genetic background as well as from Rec+ donor strains. Transconjugants from these retransfer matings are aggregates. These results suggest a contribution of transposons to R-plasmid evolution and dissemination beyond the mere acquisition of resistance to a given antibiotic.
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