Repression by cyclic AMP receptor protein at a distance.

ABSTRACT:

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In a previous study of promoters dependent on the Escherichia coli cyclic AMP receptor protein (CRP), carrying tandem DNA sites for CRP, we found that the upstream-bound CRP could either enhance or repress transcription, depending on its location. Here, we have analyzed the interactions between CRP and the C-terminal domains of the RNA polymerase α subunits at some of these promoters. We report that the upstream-bound CRP interacts with these domains irrespective of whether it up- or downregulates promoter activity. Hence, disruption of this interaction can lead to either down- or upregulation, depending on its location.

Importance

Many bacterial promoters carry multiple DNA sites for transcription factors. While most factors that downregulate promoter activity bi

SUBMITTER: Lee DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3445967 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature