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Reversal of the histidine kinase activity by a small linker helix - EurekAlert


Scientists have revealed new information on how red light-regulated histidine kinases function. According to the study, altering of the length of a specific ‘linker helix’ region of the protein can even reverse their enzymatic activity. The study is published in Nature Communications.

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