Structural highlights
4ytb is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Porphyromonas gingivalis. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
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| Ligands: | , , , , , , , |
| Related: | 4yt9 |
| Resources: | FirstGlance, OCA, RCSB, PDBsum |
Function
[PAD_PORGI] Deiminates the guanidino group of C-terminal arginine residues on a variety of peptides, including the vasoregulatory peptide-hormone bradykinin, to yield ammonia and a citrulline residue. May promote the growth of the pathogen in the periodontal pocket by producing ammonia, ammonia having a protective effect during acidic cleaning cycles in the mouth.[1]
References
- ↑ McGraw WT, Potempa J, Farley D, Travis J. Purification, characterization, and sequence analysis of a potential virulence factor from Porphyromonas gingivalis, peptidylarginine deiminase. Infect Immun. 1999 Jul;67(7):3248-56. PMID:10377098
