3q5f

Structural highlights

Function

SLYA_SALTY Transcription regulator that can specifically activate or repress expression of target genes. Required for virulence and survival in the macrophage environment. Probably activates expression of ispA, xseB genes, and of omp operon.^{[1] [2]}

See Also

• Transcriptional activator 3D structures

References

1. ↑ Ludwig A, Tengel C, Bauer S, Bubert A, Benz R, Mollenkopf HJ, Goebel W. SlyA, a regulatory protein from Salmonella typhimurium, induces a haemolytic and pore-forming protein in Escherichia coli. Mol Gen Genet. 1995 Dec 15;249(5):474-86. PMID:8544813
2. ↑ Buchmeier N, Bossie S, Chen CY, Fang FC, Guiney DG, Libby SJ. SlyA, a transcriptional regulator of Salmonella typhimurium, is required for resistance to oxidative stress and is expressed in the intracellular environment of macrophages. Infect Immun. 1997 Sep;65(9):3725-30. PMID:9284144