EL222 has reversible, light-dependent DNA-binding activity. The protein bears a flavin mononucleotide (FMN chromphore). Upon illumination with blue light an adduct between is formed. This changes the protein conformation so that the previously sequestered DNA-binding domain is free to bind DNA.
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