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algU

Gene
algU
Protein
RNA polymerase sigma-H factor
Organism
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (strain ATCC 15692 / DSM 22644 / CIP 104116 / JCM 14847 / LMG 12228 / 1C / PRS 101 / PAO1)
Length
193 amino acids
Function
Sigma factors are initiation factors that promote the attachment of RNA polymerase to specific initiation sites and are then released. This sigma factor regulates genes such as algD, involved in alginate biosynthesis.
Similarity
Belongs to the sigma-70 factor family. ECF subfamily.
Mass
22.196 kDa
Sequence
MLTQEQDQQLVERVQRGDKRAFDLLVLKYQHKILGLIVRFVHDAQEAQDVAQEAFIKAYRALGNFRGDSAFYTWLYRIAINTAKNHLVARGRRPPDSDVTAEDAEFFEGDHALKDIESPERAMLRDEIEATVHQTIQQLPEDLRTALTLREFEGLSYEDIATVMQCPVGTVRSRIFRAREAIDKALQPLLREA