Function
UDP-N-acetylglucosamine acyltransferase or
Acyl-[acyl-carrier-protein]--UDP-N-acetylglucosamine O-acyltransferase (LpxA) initiates lipid A biosynthesis. It catalyzes the transfer of 3-hydroxymyristic acid from acyl carrier protein to the 3'-hydroxyl group of UDP-GlcNAc[1].
Structural highlights
The of LpxA interacts with the substrate UDP moiety and the Glc-NAc moiety. It contains a where the His acts as a general base and Asp helps to orient the His for participation in the catalysis[2].