FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as ALBA_METTP, albA. Binds double-stranded DNA tightly but without sequence specificity. It is distributed uniformly and abundantly on the chromosome, suggesting a role in chromatin architecture. However, it does not significantly compact DNA. Binds rRNA and mRNA in vivo. May play a role in maintaining the structural and functional stability of RNA, and, perhaps, ribosomes. Homotetramer.

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enzyme classification

albA

DNA/RNA-binding protein Alba

albA

Molecular Synopsis