3rgu

Structural highlights

Function

FAP1_STRPA The major structural element of fimbriae. Required for adherence to saliva-coated hydroxyapatite beads (SHA), an in vitro tooth model. A Fap1-dependent increase in adherence is seen as the pH is reduced from pH 8 to pH 5.^{[1] [2]}

References

1. ↑ Wu H, Fives-Taylor PM. Identification of dipeptide repeats and a cell wall sorting signal in the fimbriae-associated adhesin, Fap1, of Streptococcus parasanguis. Mol Microbiol. 1999 Dec;34(5):1070-81. PMID:10594831
2. ↑ Wu H, Mintz KP, Ladha M, Fives-Taylor PM. Isolation and characterization of Fap1, a fimbriae-associated adhesin of Streptococcus parasanguis FW213. Mol Microbiol. 1998 May;28(3):487-500. PMID:9632253