| Description | This entry represents PatD and its homologues, a protein identified in Anabaena sp. PCC 7120, that regulates heterocyst frequency in this organism, ensuring its optimal filament growth. The NtcA-regulated gene patD controls the ratio of heterocysts relative to vegetative cells on filaments. Such a regulation provides a mechanism through which carbon fixation by vegetative cells and nitrogen fixation by heterocysts are properly balanced to ensure optimal growth and keep a competitive edge for long-term survival [ ]. | Name | Heterocyst frequency control protein PatD-like |
| Short Name | PatD-like | Type | Family |
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