Transcription factor required for protein utilization and degradation. Regulates transcription of major secreted proteases including a serine alkaline protease (alp1) and a metalloprotease (NpI). Belongs to the prtT family. The predicted genes AO090003001211 and AO090003001212 have been merged. The predicted genes AO090003001211 and AO090003001212 have been merged.