Structural highlights
Function
[D5Q364_PEPDI] Catalyzes the reversible aldol cleavage of N-acetylneuraminic acid (sialic acid; Neu5Ac) to form pyruvate and N-acetylmannosamine (ManNAc) via a Schiff base intermediate.[HAMAP-Rule:MF_01237][SAAS:SAAS00160136]