catabolite activator protein
- catabolite activator protein
Abbreviation: CAP
A
protein which combines with
cyclic AMP. The cAMP-CAP complex binds to the promoter regions of
E. coli and stimulates transcription of the relevant
operon.
Synonyms: catabolite regulator
protein (CRP), cyclic AMP receptor protein.
Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture .
2015.
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