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ermB

Gene
ermB
Protein
rRNA adenine N-6-methyltransferase
Organism
Enterococcus faecalis (strain ATCC 700802 / V583)
Length
245 amino acids
Function
This protein produces a dimethylation of the adenine residue at position 2085 in 23S rRNA, resulting in reduced affinity between ribosomes and macrolide-lincosamide-streptogramin B antibiotics.
Similarity
Belongs to the class I-like SAM-binding methyltransferase superfamily. rRNA adenine N(6)-methyltransferase family.
Mass
28.796 kDa
Sequence
MNKNIKYSQNFLTSEKVLNQIIKQLNLKETDTVYEIGTGKGHLTTKLAKISKQVTSIELDSHLFNLSSEKLKLNIRVTLIHQDILQFQFPNKQRYKIVGNIPYHLSTQIIKKVVFESHASDIYLIVEEGFYKRTLDIHRTLGLLLHTQVSIQQLLKLPAECFHPKPKVNSVLIKLTRHTTDVPDKYWKLYTYFVSKWVNREYRQLFTKNQFHQAMKHAKVNNLSTVTYEQVLSIFNSYLLFNGRK