Structural highlights
Function
[MUKB_ECOLI] Plays a central role in chromosome condensation, segregation and cell cycle progression. Functions as a homodimer, which is essential for chromosome partition. Involved in negative DNA supercoiling in vivo, and by this means organizes and compacts chromosomes. May achieve or facilitate chromosome segregation by condensation of DNA from both sides of a centrally located replisome during cell division. Stimulates both DNA relaxation and to a lesser extent decatenation activity of topoisomerase IV.[1] [2]
References
- ↑ Li Y, Stewart NK, Berger AJ, Vos S, Schoeffler AJ, Berger JM, Chait BT, Oakley MG. Escherichia coli condensin MukB stimulates topoisomerase IV activity by a direct physical interaction. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Nov 2;107(44):18832-7. doi:, 10.1073/pnas.1008678107. Epub 2010 Oct 4. PMID:20921377 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1008678107
- ↑ Sawitzke JA, Austin S. Suppression of chromosome segregation defects of Escherichia coli muk mutants by mutations in topoisomerase I. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2000 Feb 15;97(4):1671-6. PMID:10660686 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.030528397
