Nucleoid-associated proteins of mycobacteria come with a distinctive flavor

Santoshi, M and Tare, P and Nagaraja, V (2024) Nucleoid-associated proteins of mycobacteria come with a distinctive flavor. In: Molecular Microbiology .

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Abstract

In every bacterium, nucleoid-associated proteins (NAPs) play crucial roles in chromosome organization, replication, repair, gene expression, and other DNA transactions. Their central role in controlling the chromatin dynamics and transcription has been well-appreciated in several well-studied organisms. Here, we review the diversity, distribution, structure, and function of NAPs from the genus Mycobacterium. We highlight the progress made in our understanding of the effects of these proteins on various processes and in responding to environmental stimuli and stress of mycobacteria in their free-living as well as during distinctive intracellular lifestyles. We project them as potential drug targets and discuss future studies to bridge the information gap with NAPs from well-studied systems. © 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Molecular Microbiology
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons Inc
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Keywords:	DNA, chromatin; chromosome structure; flavor; gene expression; human; Mycobacterium; nonhuman; protein processing; review
Department/Centre:	Division of Biological Sciences > Microbiology & Cell Biology
Date Deposited:	31 Jul 2024 05:19
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2024 05:19
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/85743

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