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MCA1834

Gene
MCA1834
Protein
L-Lys-D/L-Arg epimerase
Organism
Methylococcus capsulatus (strain ATCC 33009 / NCIMB 11132 / Bath)
Length
356 amino acids
Function
Catalyzes the epimerization of L-Lys-L-Arg to L-Lys-D-Arg. Can also catalyze the epimerization of other cationic dipeptides, such as L-Arg-L-Arg, L-Lys-L-Lys and L-Lys-L-His, but with lower efficiency (in vitro).
Similarity
Belongs to the mandelate racemase/muconate lactonizing enzyme family.
Mass
39.039 kDa
Sequence
MKIADIQVRTEHFPLTRPYRIAFRSIEEIDNLIVEIRTADGLLGLGAASPERHVTGETLEACHAALDHDRLGWLMGRDIRTLPRLCRELAERLPAAPAARAALDMALHDLVAQCLGLPLVEILGRAHDSLPTSVTIGIKPVEETLAEAREHLALGFRVLKVKLCGDEEQDFERLRRLHETLAGRAVVRVDPNQSYDRDGLLRLDRLVQELGIEFIEQPFPAGRTDWLRALPKAIRRRIAADESLLGPADAFALAAPPAACGIFNIKLMKCGGLAPARRIATIAETAGIDLMWGCMDESRISIAAALHAALACPATRYLDLDGSFDLARDVAEGGFILEDGRLRVTERPGLGLVYPD