DNA-binding transcriptional repressor TubR

UniProtKB accession:  Q8KNP2

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UniProtKB description:  A DNA-binding protein that is part of the type III plasmid partition system used to ensure correct segregation of the pBtoxis plasmid. Cooperatively binds to the centromere-like site (tubC), which may seed filament formation by the TubZ polymerizing GTPase, stabilizing TubZ filaments. TubR-tubC complexes track the depolymerizing minus end of the filament, probably pulling plasmid within the cell (PubMed:20534443, PubMed:23010931, PubMed:25825718). Required for plasmid replication (PubMed:16936050, PubMed:17873046). Negatively regulates levels of TubZ; its effect on RNA expression has not been shown (Probable). Specifically binds iterons, 12-bp imperfect direct repeats that function as a plasmid origin of replication (PubMed:17873046, PubMed:23010931, PubMed:25825718). Four TubR dimers bind to tubC, forming an extended bent DNA-protein filament with protein wrapping helically around the outside of the DNA (PubMed:20534443, PubMed:23010931).