Protein
GPI-anchored protein 10
Organism
Candida albicans (strain SC5314 / ATCC MYA-2876)
Function
Heme-binding protein involved in heme-iron utilization. The ability to acquire iron from host tissues is a major virulence factor of pathogenic microorganisms. Involved in biofilm formation.
Similarity
Belongs to the RBT5 family.
Sequence
MMSFSLLSIVSIALAATVSATSDGTNAYTAYPSVAKTASINGFADKIYDQLPECAKECVKQSTSNTPCPYWDTGCLCVMPQFGGAIGDCVAKNCKGKEVDSVESLATSICSSAGVGEPYWMIPSSVSDALAKAANAASATTSVETATKSAAAELATTSDTTIVASTSHESKVAETSVAQQTASTEKSSAAETSRAKETSKAEESSKAEETSVAQSSSSANVASVSAETANAGNMPVIAIGGVIAAFAALI