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whiB4

Gene
whiB4
Protein
Transcriptional regulator WhiB4
Organism
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (strain CDC 1551 / Oshkosh)
Length
118 amino acids
Function
Acts as a transcriptional regulator. Probably redox-responsive. The apo- but not holo-form probably binds DNA (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the WhiB family.
Mass
13.211 kDa
Sequence
MSGTRPAARRTNLTAAQNVVRSVDAEERIAWVSKALCRTTDPDELFVRGAAQRKAAVICRHCPVMQECAADALDNKVEFGVWGGMTERQRRALLKQHPEVVSWSDYLEKRKRRTGTAG

Gene
whiB4
Protein
Transcriptional regulator WhiB4
Organism
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (strain ATCC 25618 / H37Rv)
Length
118 amino acids
Function
Redox-responsive transcriptional regulator that regulates a set of genes involved in protection against environmental stresses encountered during infection. The loss of the O(2) and NO-responsive 4Fe-4S cluster and subsequent redox modifications of Cys residue thiols (possibly by disulfide bond formation) may activate its role in gene regulation. The thiol-oxidized apo-form binds in a sequence non-specific manner to GC-rich DNA, probably in the minor groove. Represses transcription of a number of genes including itself. The reduced apo-form and holo-form do not bind DNA. The apo-form can act as protein disulfide reductase.
Similarity
Belongs to the WhiB family.
Mass
13.211 kDa
Sequence
MSGTRPAARRTNLTAAQNVVRSVDAEERIAWVSKALCRTTDPDELFVRGAAQRKAAVICRHCPVMQECAADALDNKVEFGVWGGMTERQRRALLKQHPEVVSWSDYLEKRKRRTGTAG

Gene
whiB4
Protein
Transcriptional regulator WhiB4
Organism
Mycobacterium marinum (strain ATCC BAA-535 / M)
Length
116 amino acids
Function
Acts as a transcriptional regulator. Probably redox-responsive. The apo- but not holo-form probably binds DNA (By similarity). Plays a role in lipooligosaccharide (LOS) biosynthesis by regulating LOS gene expression.
Similarity
Belongs to the WhiB family.
Mass
13.016 kDa
Sequence
MSGIRPVDGRANLTSAQNLLSTGEAEERINWVSKALCRATDPDELFVRGAAQRKAAVICRHCPVMQECGADALDNKVEFGVWGGMTERQRRALLKQHPEVVSWSDYFEKRKRRSVG