Structural studies of N-terminal domains of CTCF proteins from higher metazoans using smallangle X-Ray scattering (SAXS)
Spatial structure of N-terminal domains of CTCF insulator proteins from higher metazoans was studied using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). In contrast to N-terminal domains of Drosophila CTCF protein, similar domains from other animals were unable to form oligomers and mainly are unfolded. Multimerization ability probably is unique for insects.