ISSN:
0887-3585
Keywords:
Hu protein
;
integration host factor
;
transcription factor 1
;
DNA bending protein
;
protein structure
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
The prokaryotic protein HU, integration host factor (IHF) from Escherichia coli and transcription factor 1 (TF1) from bacteriophage SPO1 are closely related molecules. Biochemical results suggest that the role of these proteins is to bind and bend DNA. From the high-resolution structure of HU, we propose a model for thisinteraction with DNA. Crucial amino acid differences between the proteins can be rationalized in terms of their different specific functions.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/prot.340050405