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| constant expression of a protein |
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| main site for protein binding to DNA |
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| frequently the binding sites for regulatory proteins to bind to DNA |
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helix-turn-helix structure
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common structure for DNA binding protein
consists of recognition helix that interacts with DNA, and a stabilizing helix |
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| structure of DNA binding protein that binds a zinc ion and has an alpha helix that interacts with major groove of DNA |
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DNA binding protein structure with leucine residues every 7 amino acids
doesn't interact with DNA but holds 2 recognition helices in proper orientation to bind DNA |
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preventing the synthesis of an enzyme in response to a signal
(typically affects anabolic enzymes) |
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molecule that binds to a repressor to change its conformation so it will repress transcription
substance that stops enzyme synthesis |
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enzyme is produced in response to a signal
(typically affects catabolic enzymes so they are made only when needed) |
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molecule that binds to repressor that prevents it from repressing transcription
substance that promotes enzyme synthesis |
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| inducer for lactose repressor |
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| inducers and corepressors collectively |
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