Structural highlights
Function
MUKF_ECOLI Involved in chromosome condensation, segregation and cell cycle progression. May participate in facilitating chromosome segregation by condensation DNA from both sides of a centrally located replisome during cell division. Not required for mini-F plasmid partitioning. Probably acts via its interaction with MukB and MukE. Overexpression results in anucleate cells. It has a calcium binding activity.[1]
References
- ↑ Yamanaka K, Ogura T, Niki H, Hiraga S. Identification of two new genes, mukE and mukF, involved in chromosome partitioning in Escherichia coli. Mol Gen Genet. 1996 Feb 25;250(3):241-51. PMID:8602138
