Host Factor 1 Protein
An integration host factor that was originally identified as a bacterial protein required for the integration of bacteriophage Q beta (ALLOLEVIVIRUS). Its cellular function may be to regulate mRNA stability and processing in that it binds tightly to poly(A) RNA and interferes with ribosome binding.
Year introduced: 2003
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Tree Number(s): D12.776.097.513.500, D12.776.157.725.249, D12.776.664.962.249
MeSH Unique ID: D035001
Entry Terms:
- hfq Gene Product
- Host Factor 1
- Host Factor Q
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