Catabolite control protein
FunctionCatabolite control protein (CcpA) is a regulator of carbon metabolism in gram-positive bacteria. When high concentrations of glucose-6 phosphate or fructose-1,6-diphosphate are present in the cell, they phosphorylate proteins HPr or Crh which interact with CcpA. The latter binds to DNA operator to modulate transcription.[1] Structural highlightsCcpA phosphorylation activity is carried out by a phosphorylated Ser residue. |
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3D structures of catabolite control protein3D structures of catabolite control protein
Updated on 23-November-2015
ReferencesReferences
- ↑ Iyer R, Baliga NS, Camilli A. Catabolite control protein A (CcpA) contributes to virulence and regulation of sugar metabolism in Streptococcus pneumoniae. J Bacteriol. 2005 Dec;187(24):8340-9. PMID:16321938 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JB.187.24.8340-8349.2005