Structural highlights
Function
RBPA_MYCS2 Binds to RNA polymerase (RNAP), probably stimulating transcriptions from principal, but not alternative sigma factor promoters (By similarity). Partially restores transcription in the presence of rifampicin (Rif) in vitro; overexpression leads to an increase in the Rif tolerance in vivo, with smaller colonies. Seems to act by removing Rif from its binding site and preventing its further binding. No longer stimulates transcription in Rif-resistant RNA polymerase (with mutations in rpoB).[1] [2]
References
- ↑ Dey A, Verma AK, Chatterji D. Role of an RNA polymerase interacting protein, MsRbpA, from Mycobacterium smegmatis in phenotypic tolerance to rifampicin. Microbiology. 2010 Mar;156(Pt 3):873-83. doi: 10.1099/mic.0.033670-0. Epub 2009, Nov 19. PMID:19926651 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.033670-0
- ↑ Dey A, Verma AK, Chatterji D. Molecular insights into the mechanism of phenotypic tolerance to rifampicin conferred on mycobacterial RNA polymerase by MsRbpA. Microbiology. 2011 Jul;157(Pt 7):2056-71. doi: 10.1099/mic.0.047480-0. Epub 2011 , Mar 17. PMID:21415119 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.047480-0
