CATH Classification
| Level | CATH Code | Description |
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2 | Mainly Beta |
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2.170 | Beta Complex |
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2.170.120 | RNA Polymerase Alpha Subunit; Chain A, domain 2 |
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2.170.120.12 | DNA-directed RNA polymerase, insert domain |
Domain Context
CATH Clusters
| Superfamily | DNA-directed RNA polymerase, insert domain |
| Functional Family | DNA-directed RNA polymerase subunit alpha |
Enzyme Information
| 2.7.7.6 |
DNA-directed RNA polymerase.
based on mapping to UniProt Q72I32
Nucleoside triphosphate + RNA(n) = diphosphate + RNA(n+1).
-!- Catalyzes DNA-template-directed extension of the 3'-end of an RNA strand by one nucleotide at a time. -!- Can initiate a chain de novo. -!- In eukaryotes three forms of the enzyme have been distinguished on the basis of sensitivity of alpha-amanitin, and the type of RNA synthesized. -!- See also EC 2.7.7.19 and EC 2.7.7.48.
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UniProtKB Entries (2)
| Q8RQE7 |
RPOZ_THET8
Thermus thermophilus HB8
DNA-directed RNA polymerase subunit omega
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| Q72I32 |
RPOA_THET2
Thermus thermophilus HB27
DNA-directed RNA polymerase subunit alpha
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PDB Structure
| PDB | 5VOI |
| External Links | |
| Method | X-RAY DIFFRACTION |
| Organism | |
| Primary Citation |
X-ray crystal structure of a reiterative transcription complex reveals an atypical RNA extension pathway.
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.
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