| Gene Symbol | dnaA |
|---|---|
| Entrez Gene | 7124611 |
| Alt Symbol | - |
| Species | Escherichia coli |
| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Description | chromosomal replication initiation protein |
| Other Description | - |
| Swissprots | B7M553 |
| Accessions | B7M553 CAR00675 YP_002389181 |
| Function | Plays an important role in the initiation and regulation of chromosomal replication. Binds to the origin of replication; it binds specifically double-stranded DNA at a 9 bp consensus (dnaA box): 5'-TTATC[CA]A[CA]A-3'. DnaA binds to ATP and to acidic phospholipids. {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_00377}. |
| Subcellular Location | Cytoplasm {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_00377}. |
| Top Pathways | Two-component system |