Structural highlights
Function
[FTSZ_MYCTA] Essential cell division protein that forms a contractile ring structure (Z ring) at the future cell division site. The regulation of the ring assembly controls the timing and the location of cell division. One of the functions of the FtsZ ring is to recruit other cell division proteins to the septum to produce a new cell wall between the dividing cells (By similarity). Binds GTP and shows GTPase activity.[HAMAP-Rule:MF_00909][1]
References
- ↑ Thakur M, Chakraborti PK. GTPase activity of mycobacterial FtsZ is impaired due to its transphosphorylation by the eukaryotic-type Ser/Thr kinase, PknA. J Biol Chem. 2006 Dec 29;281(52):40107-13. Epub 2006 Oct 26. PMID:17068335 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M607216200
