Abstract
The LysR family of transcriptional regulators represents the most abundant type of transcriptional regulator in the prokaryotic kingdom. Members of this family have a conserved structure with an N-terminal DNA-binding helix-turn-helix motif and a C-terminal co-inducer-binding domain. Despite considerable conservation both structurally and functionally, LysR-type transcriptional regulators (LTTRs) regulate a diverse set of genes, including those involved in virulence, metabolism, quorum sensing and motility. Numerous structural and transcriptional studies of members of the LTTR family are helping to unravel a compelling paradigm that has evolved from the original observations and conclusions that were made about this family of transcriptional regulators.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3609-3623 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Microbiology (United Kingdom) |
Volume | 154 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |