title: A novel conformation of RNA polymerase sheds light on the mechanism of transcription.
abstract: Transcription is a complicated, multistep process requiring stringent control. Its accuracy may be achieved in part by the conformational changes of RNA polymerase (RNAP). Here, we discuss the functional relevance of the recently reported conformational changes of RNAP, which may affect transcription control, RNAP translocation and transcription termination.
authors.affiliation: RIKEN Systems and Structural Biology Center; Tsurumi, Yokohama Japan.
authors.forename: Shunsuke
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tagami
authors.forename: Shun-Ichi
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Sekine
authors.forename: Shigeyuki
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yokoyama