CUP2

Transcriptional activator protein CUP2

225 amino acids

Trans-acting regulatory protein that activates transcription of the CUP1 gene (metallothionein) in response to copper ions. Binds to the CUP1 UAS sequence 5'-GCTTCTTTTCCGCTGA-3'. Binds DNA only in presence of copper or silver. Copper seems to alter the conformation of the protein.

24.425 kDa

MVVINGVKYACETCIRGHRAAQCTHTDGPLQMIRRKGRPSTTCGHCKELRRTKNFNPSGGCMCASARRPAVGSKEDETRCRCDEGEPCKCHTKRKSSRKSKGGSCHRRANDEAAHVNGLGIADLDVLLGLNGRSSDVDMTTTLPSLKPPLQNGEIKADSIDNLDLASLDPLEQSPSISMEPVSINETGSAYTTTNTALNDIDIPFSINELNELYKQVSSHNSHSQ