Protein
Modification methylase BabI
Organism
Ochrobactrum anthropi (strain ATCC 49188 / DSM 6882 / JCM 21032 / NBRC 15819 / NCTC 12168)
Function
This methylase recognizes the double-stranded sequence GANTC and causes specific methylation on A-2 on both strands. CcrM-mediated methylation has important cellular functions. Appears to contribute to the accurate cell-cycle control of DNA replication and cellular morphology. Essential for viability.
Similarity
Belongs to the N(4)/N(6)-methyltransferase family.
Sequence
MSLVRLAHELPIEAPRTAWLDSIIKGDCVAALERLPDHSVDVIFADPPYNLQLGGDLHRPDQSMVSAVDDHWDQFESFQAYDAFTRAWLMACRRVLKPNGTIWVIGSYHNIFRVGSQLQDLGFWLLNDVIWRKTNPMPNFRGRRFQNAHETLIWASRDQKGKGYTFNYEAMKAANDDVQMRSDWLFPICTGSERLKDENGDKVHPTQKPEALLARIMMASSKPGDVILDPFFGSGTTGAVAKRLGRHFVGIEREQSYIDAATARIDAVEPLGKAELTVMTGKRAEPRVAFTSVLEAGLLRPGTVLCDERRRFAAIVRADGTLAANGEAGSIHRIGAKVQGFDACNGWTFWHYEENGALKPIDALRKVIRDQMAVAGA