Structural highlights
Function
[RPOA_ECOLI] DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes the transcription of DNA into RNA using the four ribonucleoside triphosphates as substrates. This subunit plays an important role in subunit assembly since its dimerization is the first step in the sequential assembly of subunits to form the holoenzyme.[HAMAP-Rule:MF_00059]
Evolutionary Conservation
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
The structure of the carboxyl-terminal domain of the Escherichia coli RNA polymerase alpha subunit (alpha CTD), which is regarded as the contact site for transcription activator proteins and for the promoter UP element, was determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Its compact structure of four helices and two long arms enclosing its hydrophobic core shows a folding topology distinct from those of other DNA-binding proteins. The UP element binding site was found on the surface comprising helix 1, the amino-terminal end of helix 4, and the preceding loop. Mutation experiments indicated that the contact sites for transcription activator proteins are also on the same surface.
Solution structure of the activator contact domain of the RNA polymerase alpha subunit.,Jeon YH, Negishi T, Shirakawa M, Yamazaki T, Fujita N, Ishihama A, Kyogoku Y Science. 1995 Dec 1;270(5241):1495-7. PMID:7491496[1]
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References
- ↑ Jeon YH, Negishi T, Shirakawa M, Yamazaki T, Fujita N, Ishihama A, Kyogoku Y. Solution structure of the activator contact domain of the RNA polymerase alpha subunit. Science. 1995 Dec 1;270(5241):1495-7. PMID:7491496
