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. 2011 Oct 5;40(3):1148–1159. doi: 10.1093/nar/gkr813

Figure 8.

Figure 8.

Model explaining the effect of DNA on TrfA proteolysis by Lon. Both Lon and TrfA possess DNA-binding ability. Lon associates with TrfA but is not able to degrade it efficiently, unless the Lon–TrfA complex binds to DNA. This binding triggers the proteolysis of substrate protein.