The Recombinant Renibacterium salmoninarum Protein CrcB homolog (crcB) is a protein of interest due to its potential role in mitigating fluoride toxicity, although specific information about its recombinant form in Renibacterium salmoninarum is limited. Renibacterium salmoninarum is a Gram-positive bacterium known for causing bacterial kidney disease in salmonid fish . The crcB gene is commonly associated with fluoride riboswitches in various bacteria and archaea, where it is involved in regulating genes that help counteract fluoride toxicity .
Fluoride riboswitches are RNA structures that sense fluoride ions and regulate downstream genes, including those encoding CrcB proteins. These proteins are proposed to function as fluoride transporters, helping to reduce intracellular fluoride levels . In bacteria like Pseudomonas putida, the absence of crcB significantly increases sensitivity to fluoride, highlighting its protective role .
While specific studies on the recombinant Renibacterium salmoninarum Protein CrcB homolog are lacking, understanding its role in fluoride resistance could provide insights into developing strategies for managing fluoride toxicity in various organisms. Further research is needed to explore its potential applications in biotechnology and environmental science.
KEGG: rsa:RSal33209_1373
STRING: 288705.RSal33209_1373