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Structural highlights

Function

FKS1_YEAST Alternate catalytic subunit of the 1,3-beta-glucan synthase (GS) complex. Synthesizes 1,3-beta-glucan, a major structural component of the yeast cell wall. Involved in cell wall synthesis, maintenance and remodeling.^[1]

References

1. ↑ Utsugi T, Minemura M, Hirata A, Abe M, Watanabe D, Ohya Y. Movement of yeast 1,3-beta-glucan synthase is essential for uniform cell wall synthesis. Genes Cells. 2002 Jan;7(1):1-9. PMID:11856368 doi:10.1046/j.1356-9597.2001.00495.x