Protein
Alginate biosynthesis protein AlgA
Organism
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (strain ATCC 15692 / DSM 22644 / CIP 104116 / JCM 14847 / LMG 12228 / 1C / PRS 101 / PAO1)
Function
Produces a precursor for alginate polymerization. The alginate layer provides a protective barrier against host immune defenses and antibiotics.
Similarity
Belongs to the mannose-6-phosphate isomerase type 2 family.
Sequence
MIPVILSGGSGSRLWPLSRKQYPKQFLALTGDDTLFQQTIKRLAFDGMQAPLLVCNKEHRFIVQEQLEAQNLASQAILLEPFGRNTAPAVAIAAMKLVAEGRDELLLILPADHVIEDQRAFQQALALATNAAEKGEMVLFGIPASRPETGYGYIRASADAQLPEGVSRVQSFVEKPDEARAREFVAAGGYYWNSGMFLFRASRYLEELKKHDADIYDTCLLALERSQHDGDLVNIDAATFECCPDNSIDYAVMEKTSRACVVPLSAGWNDVGSWSSIWDVHAKDANGNVTKGDVLVHDSHNCLVHGNGKLVSVIGLEDIVVVETKDAMMIAHKDRVQDVKHVVKDLDAQGRSETQNHCEVYRPWGSYDSVDMGGRFQVKHITVKPGARLSLQMHHHRAEHWIVVSGTAQVTCDDKTFLLTENQSTYIPIASVHRLANPGKIPLEIIEVQSGSYLGEDDIERLEDVYGRTAEPALQVVAGSR