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BCA1

Gene
BCA1
Protein
Beta carbonic anhydrase 1, chloroplastic
Organism
Arabidopsis thaliana
Length
347 amino acids
Function
Reversible hydration of carbon dioxide. Required for photosynthesis in cotyledons. Binds salicylic acid. Together with BCA4, involved in the CO(2) signaling pathway which controls gas-exchange between plants and the atmosphere by modulating stomatal development and movements. Promotes water use efficiency.
Similarity
Belongs to the beta-class carbonic anhydrase family.
Mass
37.45 kDa
Sequence
MSTAPLSGFFLTSLSPSQSSLQKLSLRTSSTVACLPPASSSSSSSSSSSSRSVPTLIRNEPVFAAPAPIIAPYWSEEMGTEAYDEAIEALKKLLIEKEELKTVAAAKVEQITAALQTGTSSDKKAFDPVETIKQGFIKFKKEKYETNPALYGELAKGQSPKYMVFACSDSRVCPSHVLDFQPGDAFVVRNIANMVPPFDKVKYGGVGAAIEYAVLHLKVENIVVIGHSACGGIKGLMSFPLDGNNSTDFIEDWVKICLPAKSKVISELGDSAFEDQCGRCEREAVNVSLANLLTYPFVREGLVKGTLALKGGYYDFVKGAFELWGLEFGLSETSSVKDVATILHWKL