8bdk

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Structure of a non-canonical histone from archaeaStructure of a non-canonical histone from archaea

Structural highlights

8bdk is a 4 chain structure with sequence from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
Method:X-ray diffraction, Resolution 1.88Å
Resources:FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT

Function

HMVA_METJA Binds and compact DNA (95 to 150 base pairs) to form nucleosome-like structures that contain positive DNA supercoils. Increases the resistance of DNA to thermal denaturation (in vitro).[UniProtKB:P19267]

8bdk, resolution 1.88Å

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