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cas4

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Rhodospirillum rubrum (strain ATCC 11170 / ATH 1.1.1 / DSM 467 / LMG 4362 / NCIB 8255 / S1)
Length
333 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). This may be a 5' to 3' ssDNA exonuclease (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
35.537 kDa
Sequence
MAPSDTPPSAEDLPSQGELALFAPPATAEDALVPASMVNAWIYCPRLAVLEWGRGEKARSVDLIAGLRAHQATESGPTPALPDPMVLREDQSLKTRKLSLSSERLGLTAELDLLDVEEGVVIPVEIKVGKRPSVDEGAYLPERAQVCAQALLLREAGYTCLEGALWFAESRERVTVDLTEALVTATLVATSDLRLTVASGRLPPPLDHSAKCPRCSLLPICLPDEIAWFRKGSIARTPPPPASPALPLYGQTPGARIGKKDRGGSVCLDRMAAWLSSRPVPCYAAIGMLNTASGASHPSVARHADGGASARSFRLPTAFRRPVRRSLPCYAAR

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Pyrobaculum calidifontis (strain JCM 11548 / VA1)
Length
213 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). A ssDNA exonuclease that has 5' to 3' activity, yielding 5'-OH and 3'-phosphate groups. Has Mn(2+)-dependent endonuclease activity on circular ssDNA. Can unwind dsDNA; unwinding does not require ATP.
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
24.673 kDa
Sequence
MELLSPKPLCSVVNCEDLEKLDHVSALNELRREQEIFKLLPGIYAHRYDFRRVSPSIINDFEYCPRLLWVQHKLGLKLLSEKSVVSIIRGRILHERYERLLSQYENVVAEYKVEIGDLVGVVDLVIKRGGEYIPVEIKTGFSKEAHKTQLQIYISMLKARFGYLVYRNHVEVVHRNDAALDVLKKIREILSAREAPPAKCNSCIFKPICKNLL

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Saccharolobus solfataricus (strain ATCC 35092 / DSM 1617 / JCM 11322 / P2)
Length
202 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA) (By similarity). This protein is a 5' to 3' partially processive exonuclease that cleaves off single mononucleotides. Has a marked preference for ssDNA, although in vitro it also acts on dsDNA and ssRNA. Has low endonuclease activity with circular ssDNA. Binds ssDNA and can unwind dsDNA; unwinding does not require ATP.
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
23.239 kDa
Sequence
MITEFLLKKKLEEHLSHVKEENTIYVTDLVRCPRRVRYESEYKELAISQVYAPSAILGDILHLGLESVLKGNFNAETEVETLREINVGGKVYKIKGRADAIIRNDNGKSIVIEIKTSRSDKGLPLIHHKMQLQIYLWLFSAEKGILVYITPDRIAEYEINEPLDEATIVRLAEDTIMLQNSPRFNWECKYCIFSVICPAKLT

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Aeropyrum pernix (strain ATCC 700893 / DSM 11879 / JCM 9820 / NBRC 100138 / K1)
Length
199 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). This may be a 5' to 3' ssDNA exonuclease (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
22.699 kDa
Sequence
MRPVSMLKEYAYCPRVAYYMEVLRPSYRPTEPMNLSREIYSVDHVRGILRSSGFRIVKEEWAVPLRSKRLGLQGVADGVVVEGSLGIIVVEAKLSVRSNRWLHTRGRHVIFQAAAYALALEETRGYSVDYLAIVSLEDSKTYVVKMSPSLRRDVIRLADDMNKTLDDGLEPPPKPGRKCVACRFRRVCQPWVAERGSER

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Francisella tularensis subsp. novicida (strain U112)
Length
196 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). This may be a 5' to 3' ssDNA exonuclease (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
22.909 kDa
Sequence
MNMDIFDNDLSIPVNLIRQWCFCPRIVYYQELLAIKPNKPLWVAQGEEFHKKVEQLEKRRSFSRYGLENAIRHFNLSIKSQKYKLHGIVDWVIETDTNVYVVEYKTNPNPNSLGHKLQIAAYALLVQEYFAKPCKTTFLTSDKKSYEIKITDELINKLIKTISDILSTLDSGNKPDSSASDHQCIQCEYYNFCNDR

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Thermoproteus tenax (strain ATCC 35583 / DSM 2078 / JCM 9277 / NBRC 100435 / Kra 1)
Length
190 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). This may be a 5' to 3' ssDNA exonuclease (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
21.116 kDa
Sequence
MSLCINPSLIRQYLYCPMAAYYIAAGAPEPPTLRMQRGREIQQEAAQAAAKALGAERAEYSVHITAPPLCGTVDAVLWINGRPSPLEVKAAARPRRIPIHHKAQAAAYIAMVQRAYGRAVATAYIYYAESGQIAQIRMAKDLQELLNYAVSRLQQILQGKPPVLNPNPAKCQNCWYRKWCSHLPTTVEKI

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Haloferax volcanii (strain ATCC 29605 / DSM 3757 / JCM 8879 / NBRC 14742 / NCIMB 2012 / VKM B-1768 / DS2)
Length
183 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). This protein may be a 5' to 3' ssDNA exonuclease. Plasmid targeted by CRISPR locus P1 transform wild-type cells very poorly (PubMed:22767603).
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
21.152 kDa
Sequence
MSSTDVVEEYVQDERDPSRSPNVPITGLMVQYYHVCKRELWFMANGIDIDRETTNIQRGTHVDETSYGTSRRSFMIDNRIQLDILDSGDVMEVKVSSALEKPARMQLLFYLWYLREIHDIDKDGVLAYPTERKRESVVLDETTTAEVESTVRGVLDVVGRDSPPQLEKKPYCGTCLYQDLCWM

Gene
cas4
Protein
CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4
Organism
Methanocaldococcus jannaschii (strain ATCC 43067 / DSM 2661 / JAL-1 / JCM 10045 / NBRC 100440)
Length
170 amino acids
Function
CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat) is an adaptive immune system that provides protection against mobile genetic elements (viruses, transposable elements and conjugative plasmids). CRISPR clusters contain sequences complementary to antecedent mobile elements and target invading nucleic acids. CRISPR clusters are transcribed and processed into CRISPR RNA (crRNA). This protein may be a 5' to 3' ssDNA exonuclease.
Similarity
Belongs to the CRISPR-associated exonuclease Cas4 family.
Mass
20.42 kDa
Sequence
MENYLEEELIIGGIEINYLYVCKTKLWYFVRGITMEQESDFVDLGKFLHEKSYFGEEKEVQIGSIKIDFIKKRDVIEIHEVKRGKQMEKAHIMQVLYYIYYLNSLGIKSKAILHYPKLKEIKEIELKENNKEEIKRAIKEIEYIKSLKEPPEPIYQKICKNCAYYELCFI