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Host Factor 1 Protein

An integration host factor that was originally identified as a bacterial protein required for the integration of bacteriophage Q beta (ALLOLEVIVIRUS). Its cellular function may be to regulate mRNA stability and processing in that it binds tightly to poly(A) RNA and interferes with ribosome binding.
Also Known As:
Host Factor 1; Host Factor Q; hfq Gene Product
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