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LexA repressor dimer bound to its cognate SOS boxes (PDB code 3JSO). (a) Schematic representation of LexA/DNA complex; (b) Extensive direct or water mediated contacts between the winged DNA binding domain and CTGT motif result in a 35° DNA bend towards the major groove.