Protein
Nickel import system ATP-binding protein NikD
Organism
Staphylococcus aureus (strain NCTC 8325)
Function
Part of the ABC transporter complex NikABCDE (Opp2) involved in nickel import. Probably responsible for energy coupling to the transport system. Required for full urease activity and plays a significant role in the virulence of S.aureus during urinary tract infection (UTI).
Similarity
Belongs to the ABC transporter superfamily.
Sequence
MSLIDIQNLTIKNTSEKSLIKGIDLKIFSQQINALIGESGAGKSLIAKALLEYLPFDLSCTYDSYQFDGENVSRLSQYYGHTIGYISQNYAESFNDHTKLGKQLTAIYRKHYKGSKEEALSKVDKALSWVNLQSKDILNKYSFQLSGGQLERVYIASVLMLEPKLIIADEPVASLDALNGNQVMDLLQHIVLEHGQTLFIITHNLSHVLKYCQYIYVLKEGQIIERGNINHFKYEHLHPYTERLIKYRTQLKRDYYD