Structural highlights
Function
[SARX_STAA8] Involved in the regulation of virulence genes. Acts as a repressor of the agr locus and consequently targets genes regulated by the agr system such as sspA, hla and hlb. Binds directly to the agr promoter region.[1]
References
- ↑ Manna AC, Cheung AL. Expression of SarX, a negative regulator of agr and exoprotein synthesis, is activated by MgrA in Staphylococcus aureus. J Bacteriol. 2006 Jun;188(12):4288-99. doi: 10.1128/JB.00297-06. PMID:16740935 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JB.00297-06
