Protein
Chromosome-anchoring protein RacA
Organism
Bacillus licheniformis (strain ATCC 14580 / DSM 13 / JCM 2505 / NBRC 12200 / NCIMB 9375 / NRRL NRS-1264 / Gibson 46)
Function
Required for the formation of axial filaments and for anchoring the origin regions at the cell poles in sporulating cells, thus ensuring proper chromosome segregation in the prespore. Binds in a dispersed manner throughout the chromosome but preferentially to sites clustered in the origin portion of the chromosome, causing condensation of the chromosome and its remodeling into an elongated, anchored structure.
Similarity
Belongs to the RacA family.
Sequence
MNTADAANELGVSTKTVQRWVKQLQLPASRNELGHYFFTEDDIAILKEVKEQLKNGTPMQDVTVKRPKKTFFIKKNEMIQTKEPALQLNERLEERLQRFLEHEQLERELLQKKIAELERKLEQKADEVVSYQLLQQRRELEEERQQIKHLEQKISQLESMNRREKDTAVRREEKKPKSKLKSIFSF