Protein
Molybdenum storage protein subunit alpha
Organism
Azotobacter vinelandii (strain DJ / ATCC BAA-1303)
Function
Intracellular storage of molybdenum. Binds polyoxomolybdates. Can bind at least 90 molybdenum atoms per protein molecule.
Similarity
Belongs to the UMP kinase family. Highly divergent.
Sequence
MTDTTNSIKHVISPLARQTLQDRDLTRPVAGKRPIRLLPWLQVVKIGGRVMDRGADAILPLVEELRKLLPEHRLLILTGAGVRARHVFSVGLDLGLPVGSLAPLAASEAGQNGHILAAMLASEGVSYVEHPTVADQLAIHLSATRAVVGSAFPPYHHHEFPGSRIPPHRADTGAFLLADAFGAAGLTIVENVDGIYTADPNGPDRGQARFLPETSATDLAKSEGPLPVDRALLDVMATARHIERVQVVNGLVPGRLTAALRGEHVGTLIRTGVRPA