| S-element | |
|---|---|
 Predicted secondary structure and sequence conservation of S-element | |
| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | S-element |
| Rfam | RF00490 |
| Other data | |
| RNA type | Cis-reg |
| Domain(s) | Bacteria |
| SO | SO:0000233 |
| PDB structures | PDBe |
The S-element is an RNA element found in p42d and related plasmids. The S-element has multiple functions and is believed to act as a negative regulator of repC transcription, and be required for efficient replication and act as a translational enhancer of repC. [1]
