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nsuA

Gene
nsuA
Protein
Lantibiotic nisin-U
Organism
Streptococcus uberis
Length
55 amino acids
Function
Lanthionine-containing peptide antibiotic (lantibiotic) active on Gram-positive bacteria. The bactericidal activity of lantibiotics is based on depolarization of energized bacterial cytoplasmic membranes, initiated by the formation of aqueous transmembrane pores.
Similarity
Belongs to the type A lantibiotic family.
Mass
5.863 kDa
Sequence
MNNEDFNLDLIKISKENNSGASPRITSKSLCTPGCKTGILMTCPLKTATCGCHFG