Recognition in action: DNA mimicry |
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| Authors: | Goodsell David S |
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| Institution: | Department of Molecular Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA. goodsell@scripps.edu |
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| Abstract: | Proteins that mimic DNA present a surface that is similar in shape and chemical character to the DNA double helix. These DNA mimics bind to DNA-binding proteins, taking the place of DNA. Natural DNA mimics play roles in genetic regulation and defense. |
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| Keywords: | DNA mimicry DNA‐binding proteins TATA‐binding protein |
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