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DESCRIPTION

Also known as SLMA_SHEFN, slmA. Required for nucleoid occlusion (NO) phenomenon, which prevents Z-ring formation and cell division over the nucleoid. Acts as a DNA-associated cell division inhibitor that binds simultaneously chromosomal DNA and FtsZ, and disrupts the assembly of FtsZ polymers. SlmA-DNA-binding sequences (SBS) are dispersed on non-Ter regions of the chromosome, preventing FtsZ polymerization at these regions. Homodimer. Interacts with FtsZ.

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enzyme classification

slmA

Nucleoid occlusion factor SlmA

slmA

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