The crystal structure of the PurR-DNA complex reveals how α-helices can be used for minor groove recognition and provides a model for the Lad family of repressors.
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Sauer, R. Minor groove DNA-recognition by α-helices. Nat Struct Mol Biol 2, 7–9 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/nsb0195-7
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