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creD creD hfq hfq oxyR oxyR tnaB tnaB tnaA tnaA tnaC tnaC gadX gadX gadE gadE hdeD hdeD hdeA hdeA hdeB hdeB slp slp rpsD rpsD yghU yghU rpoS rpoS gabT gabT acrD acrD emrK emrK gyrA gyrA iceT iceT mdtC mdtC mdtB mdtB mdtA mdtA flhC flhC astD astD spy spy trpE trpE ariR ariR icd icd bhsA bhsA mdtH mdtH ompF ompF ycaC ycaC bssR bssR cusB cusB ompT ompT acrB acrB araC araC
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creDInner membrane protein; Tolerance to colicin E2. (450 aa)
hfqGlobal sRNA chaperone; RNA chaperone that binds small regulatory RNA (sRNAs) and mRNAs to facilitate mRNA translational regulation in response to envelope stress, environmental stress and changes in metabolite concentrations. Involved in the regulation of stress responses mediated by the sigma factors RpoS, sigma-E and sigma-32. Binds with high specificity to tRNAs. Binds sRNA antitoxin RalA. In vitro, stimulates synthesis of long tails by poly(A) polymerase I. Required for RNA phage Qbeta replication. Seems to play a role in persister cell formation; upon overexpression decreases pers [...] (102 aa)
oxyROxidative and nitrosative stress transcriptional regulator; Hydrogen peroxide sensor. Activates the expression of a regulon of hydrogen peroxide-inducible genes such as katG, gor, ahpC, ahpF, oxyS (a regulatory RNA), dps, fur and grxA. OxyR expression is negatively autoregulated by binding to a 43 bp region upstream of its own coding sequence. OxyR is inactivated by reduction of its essential disulfide bond by the product of GrxA, itself positively regulated by OxyR. Has also a positive regulatory effect on the production of surface proteins that control the colony morphology and auto- [...] (305 aa)
tnaBTryptophan transporter of low affinity; Involved in tryptophan transport across the cytoplasmic membrane. Plays a role in transporting tryptophan which is to be used catabolically. (415 aa)
tnaAtryptophanase/L-cysteine desulfhydrase, PLP-dependent; Tryptophanase; Protein involved in cellular amino acid catabolic process; Belongs to the beta-eliminating lyase family. (471 aa)
tnaCTryptophanase leader peptide; Required for tryptophan-regulated expression of the tna operon. In the presence of free L-Trp release of this nascent peptide by release factor 2 is inhibited and the ribosome stalls with the last amino acid in the P site and a UGA stop codon in the A site. This prevent transcripiton termination factor Rho binding, and thus allows transcription and translation of TnaA and TnaB. (24 aa)
gadXAcid resistance regulon transcriptional activator; Positively regulates the expression of about fifteen genes involved in acid resistance such as gadA, gadB and gadC. Depending on the conditions (growth phase and medium), can repress gadW. (274 aa)
gadEGad regulon transcriptional activator; Regulates the expression of several genes involved in acid resistance. Required for the expression of gadA and gadBC, among others, regardless of media or growth conditions. Binds directly to the 20 bp GAD box found in the control regions of both loci. (175 aa)
hdeDAcid-resistance membrane protein. (190 aa)
hdeAStress response protein acid-resistance protein; Required for optimal acid stress protection. Exhibits a chaperone-like activity only at pH below 3 by suppressing non- specifically the aggregation of denaturated periplasmic proteins. Important for survival of enteric bacteria in the acidic environment of the host stomach. Also promotes the solubilization at neutral pH of proteins that had aggregated in their presence at acidic pHs. May cooperate with other periplasmic chaperones such as DegP and SurA. (110 aa)
hdeBAcid-resistance protein; Required for optimal acid stress protection, which is important for survival of enteric bacteria in the acidic environment of the host stomach. Exhibits a chaperone-like activity at acidic pH by preventing the aggregation of many different periplasmic proteins. (108 aa)
slpOuter membrane lipoprotein; The induction of Slp may help to stabilize the outer membrane during carbon starvation and stationary phase. (188 aa)
rpsD30S ribosomal subunit protein S4; One of two assembly initiator proteins for the 30S subunit, it binds directly to 16S rRNA where it nucleates assembly of the body of the 30S subunit. Plays a role in mRNA unwinding by the ribosome, possibly by forming part of a processivity clamp. Also functions as a rho-dependent antiterminator of rRNA transcription, increasing the synthesis of rRNA under conditions of excess protein, allowing a more rapid return to homeostasis. Binds directly to RNA polymerase; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uS4 family. (206 aa)
yghUPutative S-transferase; Exhibits a robust glutathione (GSH)-dependent disulfide-bond reductase activity toward the model substrate, 2-hydroxyethyl disulfide; the actual physiological substrates are not known. Also displays a modest GSH-dependent peroxidase activity toward several organic hydroperoxides, such as cumene hydroperoxide and linoleic acid 13(S)-hydroperoxide, but does not reduce H(2)O(2) or tert-butyl hydroperoxide at appreciable rates. Exhibits little or no GSH transferase activity with most typical electrophilic substrates, and has no detectable transferase activity toward [...] (288 aa)
rpoSRNA polymerase, sigma S (sigma 38) factor; Sigma factors are initiation factors that promote the attachment of RNA polymerase to specific initiation sites and are then released. This sigma factor is the master transcriptional regulator of the stationary phase and the general stress response. Controls, positively or negatively, the expression of several hundred genes, which are mainly involved in metabolism, transport, regulation and stress management. (330 aa)
gabT4-aminobutyrate aminotransferase, PLP-dependent; Pyridoxal phosphate-dependent enzyme that catalyzes transamination between primary amines and alpha-keto acids. Catalyzes the transfer of the amino group from gamma-aminobutyrate (GABA) to alpha-ketoglutarate (KG) to yield succinic semialdehyde (SSA) and glutamate. Thereby functions in a GABA degradation pathway that allows some E.coli strains to utilize GABA as a nitrogen source for growth. Also catalyzes the conversion of 5-aminovalerate to glutarate semialdehyde, as part of a L-lysine degradation pathway that proceeds via cadaverine, [...] (426 aa)
acrDAminoglycoside/multidrug efflux system; Participates in the efflux of aminoglycosides. Confers resistance to a variety of these substances. Belongs to the resistance-nodulation-cell division (RND) (TC 2.A.6) family. (1037 aa)
emrKMultidrug resistance efflux pump membrane fusion protein; Part of the tripartite efflux system EmrYK-TolC, which confers resistance to various drugs. (387 aa)
gyrADNA gyrase (type II topoisomerase), subunit A; A type II topoisomerase that negatively supercoils closed circular double-stranded (ds) DNA in an ATP-dependent manner to maintain chromosomes in an underwound state. This makes better substrates for topoisomerase IV (ParC and ParE) which is the main enzyme that unlinks newly replicated chromosomes in E.coli. Gyrase catalyzes the interconversion of other topological isomers of dsDNA rings, including catenanes. Relaxes negatively supercoiled DNA in an ATP-independent manner. E.coli gyrase has higher supercoiling activity than many other bac [...] (875 aa)
iceTPutative citrate/iron-citrate/zinc-citrate efflux transporter; Putative transport protein; Belongs to the major facilitator superfamily. TCR/Tet family. (471 aa)
mdtCMultidrug efflux system, subunit C; The MdtABC tripartite complex confers resistance against novobiocin and deoxycholate. MdtABC requires TolC for its function. (1025 aa)
mdtBMultidrug efflux system, subunit B; The MdtABC tripartite complex confers resistance against novobiocin and deoxycholate. MdtABC requires TolC for its function. (1040 aa)
mdtAMultidrug efflux system, subunit A; The MdtABC tripartite complex confers resistance against novobiocin and deoxycholate. MdtABC requires TolC for its function. Belongs to the membrane fusion protein (MFP) (TC 8.A.1) family. (415 aa)
flhCFlagellar class II regulon transcriptional activator, with FlhD; Functions in complex with FlhD as a master transcriptional regulator that regulates transcription of several flagellar and non- flagellar operons by binding to their promoter region. Activates expression of class 2 flagellar genes, including fliA, which is a flagellum-specific sigma factor that turns on the class 3 genes. Also regulates genes whose products function in a variety of physiological pathways. (192 aa)
astDSuccinylglutamic semialdehyde dehydrogenase; Catalyzes the NAD-dependent reduction of succinylglutamate semialdehyde into succinylglutamate. Also shows activity with decanal or succinic semialdehyde as the electron donor and NAD as the electron acceptor. No activity is detected with NADP as the electron acceptor. Therefore, is an aldehyde dehydrogenase with broad substrate specificity. (492 aa)
spyPeriplasmic ATP-independent protein refolding chaperone, stress-induced; An ATP-independent periplasmic chaperone, decreases protein aggregation and helps protein refolding. Binds substrate over a large region of its convex inner surface. Substrate protein folds while it is bound to chaperone. Increasing Spy flexibility increases its substrate affinity and overall chaperone activity (shown for 3 different substrates). Protects proteins in vitro against tannin inactivation; tannins have antimicrobial activity. Overexpression enhances the stability of otherwise unstable periplasmic prote [...] (161 aa)
trpEComponent I of anthranilate synthase; Part of a heterotetrameric complex that catalyzes the two- step biosynthesis of anthranilate, an intermediate in the biosynthesis of L-tryptophan. In the first step, the glutamine-binding beta subunit (TrpG) of anthranilate synthase (AS) provides the glutamine amidotransferase activity which generates ammonia as a substrate that, along with chorismate, is used in the second step, catalyzed by the large alpha subunit of AS (TrpE) to produce anthranilate. In the absence of TrpG, TrpE can synthesize anthranilate directly from chorismate and high conce [...] (520 aa)
ariRRcsB connector protein for regulation of biofilm and acid-resistance; Probably a connector protein for RcsB/C regulation of biofilm and acid-resistance, providing additional signal input into the two- component signaling pathway. May serve to stimulate biofilm maturation, via the Rcs phosphorelay. Regulates expression of genes involved in acid-resistance and biofilm formation, including the RcsB/C two- component system. May be a non-specific DNA-binding protein that binds genes and/or intergenic regions via a geometric recognition. Also confers resistance to H(2)O(2). Overexpression at [...] (88 aa)
icdIsocitrate dehydrogenase, specific for NADP+; Protein involved in tricarboxylic acid cycle and anaerobic respiration; Belongs to the isocitrate and isopropylmalate dehydrogenases family. (416 aa)
bhsABiofilm, cell surface and signaling protein; Reduces the permeability of the outer membrane to copper. Seems to be involved in the regulation of biofilm formation. May decrease biofilm formation by repressing cell-cell interaction and cell surface interaction; Belongs to the BhsA/McbA family. (85 aa)
mdtHMultidrug resistance protein MdtH; Confers resistance to norfloxacin and enoxacin. (402 aa)
ompFOuter membrane porin 1a (Ia;b;F); Forms pores that allow passive diffusion of small molecules across the outer membrane. (Microbial infection) A mixed OmpC-OmpF heterotrimer is the outer membrane receptor for toxin CdiA-EC536; polymorphisms in extracellular loops 4 and 5 of OmpC confer susceptibility to CdiA- EC536-mediated toxicity; Belongs to the Gram-negative porin family. (362 aa)
ycaCPutative isochorismatase family hydrolase; Protein involved in cellular amino acid catabolic process. (208 aa)
bssRRepressor of biofilm formation by indole transport regulation; Represses biofilm formation in M9C glu and LB glu media but not in M9C and LB media. Seems to act as a global regulator of several genes involved in catabolite repression and stress response and regulation of the uptake and export of signaling pathways. Could be involved the regulation of indole as well as uptake and export of AI-2 through a cAMP-dependent pathway. (127 aa)
cusBCopper/silver efflux system, membrane fusion protein; Part of a cation efflux system that mediates resistance to copper and silver. (407 aa)
ompTDLP12 prophage; Protease that can cleave T7 RNA polymerase, ferric enterobactin receptor protein (FEP), antimicrobial peptide protamine and other proteins. This protease has a specificity for paired basic residues. (317 aa)
acrBMultidrug efflux system protein; AcrA-AcrB-AcrZ-TolC is a drug efflux protein complex with broad substrate specificity that uses the proton motive force to export substrates. (1049 aa)
araCAra regulon transcriptional activator; Transcription factor that regulates the expression of several genes involved in the transport and metabolism of L-arabinose. Functions both as a positive and a negative regulator. In the presence of arabinose, activates the expression of the araBAD, araE, araFGH and araJ promoters. In the absence of arabinose, negatively regulates the araBAD operon. Represses its own transcription. Acts by binding directly to DNA. (292 aa)
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Escherichia coli K12
NCBI taxonomy Id: 511145
Other names: E. coli str. K-12 substr. MG1655, Escherichia coli MG1655, Escherichia coli str. K-12 substr. MG1655, Escherichia coli str. K12 substr. MG1655, Escherichia coli str. MG1655, Escherichia coli strain MG1655
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