| Types | DnaRegion
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| Roles | CDS
Coding
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Description
The transcription factor cAMP receptor protein (CRP) also called CAP (catabolite gene activator protein) is catabolite gene activator protein. CRP forms a complex with cAMP and thereby is activated to bind to DNA. CRP-cAMP increases expression of a large number of genes, including some encoding enzymes that can supply energy independent of glucose. The protein assumes its active shape and binds to a specific site upstream of the lac promoter, making it easier for RNA polymerase to bind to the adjacent promoter to start transcription of the lac operon, increasing the rate of lac operon transcription.
Notes
only design
Source
Escherichia coli K12 genome
