Protein
Probable ABC transporter arginine-binding protein ArtJ
Organism
Chlamydia trachomatis (strain D/UW-3/Cx)
Function
Probably part of an ABC transporter complex involved in arginine transport. Binds arginine (By similarity). Interacts with host epithelial cells, suggesting a role in host-cell adhesion during infection.
Similarity
Belongs to the bacterial solute-binding protein 3 family.
Sequence
MCIKRKKTWIAFLAVVCSFCLTGCLKEGGDSNSEKFIVGTNATYPPFEFVDKRGEVVGFDIDLAREISNKLGKTLDVREFSFDALILNLKQHRIDAVITGMSITPSRLKEILMIPYYGEEIKHLVLVFKGENKHPLPLTQYRSVAVQTGTYQEAYLQSLSEVHIRSFDSTLEVLMEVMHGKSPVAVLEPSIAQVVLKDFPALSTATIDLPEDQWVLGYGIGVASDRPALALKIEAAVQEIRKEGVLAELEQKWGLNN