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Structural highlights

Function

CRP_ECOLI This protein complexes with cyclic AMP and binds to specific DNA sites near the promoter to regulate the transcription of several catabolite-sensitive operons. The protein induces a severe bend in the DNA. Acts as a negative regulator of its own synthesis as well as for adenylate cyclase (cyaA), which generates cAMP.^[1]

See Also

• Catabolite gene activator protein 3D structures

References

1. ↑ Aiba H. Transcription of the Escherichia coli adenylate cyclase gene is negatively regulated by cAMP-cAMP receptor protein. J Biol Chem. 1985 Mar 10;260(5):3063-70. PMID:2982847