3txx

Structural highlights

Function

[PTC_ENTFA] Catalyzes the phosphorolysis of N-carbamoylputrescine to form carbamoyl phosphate and putrescine. Is involved in the degradation pathway of the polyamine agmatine. Also has weak activity with ornithine and cadaverine.^[1]

References

1. ↑ Roon RJ, Barker HA. Fermentation of agmatine in Streptococcus faecalis: occurrence of putrescine transcarbamoylase. J Bacteriol. 1972 Jan;109(1):44-50. PMID:4621632