| Accession ID | Name | Pfam Type |
|---|---|---|
| PF03377 | TAL effector repeat | repeat |
The proteins in this family bind to DNA. Each repeat binds to a base pair in a predictable way [2]. The structure shows that each repeat is composed of two alpha helices [2].
1: Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae avirulence genes contribute differently and specifically to pathogen aggressiveness. Bai J, Choi SH, Ponciano G, Leung H, Leach JE; Mol Plant Microbe Interact 2000;13:1322-1329. PMID:11106024
2: The crystal structure of TAL effector PthXo1 bound to its DNA target. Mak AN, Bradley P, Cernadas RA, Bogdanove AJ, Stoddard BL; Science. 2012;335:716-719. PMID:22223736