Recombinant Salmonella agona Monofunctional biosynthetic peptidoglycan transglycosylase (mtgA)
Description
Introduction to Recombinant Salmonella agona Monofunctional Biosynthetic Peptidoglycan Transglycosylase (mtgA)
Recombinant Salmonella agona Monofunctional Biosynthetic Peptidoglycan Transglycosylase (mtgA) is a protein expressed in Escherichia coli and derived from Salmonella agona. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan, a key component of bacterial cell walls. Peptidoglycan, also known as murein, is essential for maintaining the structural integrity and shape of bacteria, as well as protecting them from osmotic stress.
Function and Significance of mtgA
The mtgA protein functions as a monofunctional biosynthetic peptidoglycan transglycosylase. This means it is involved in the polymerization of glycan chains during peptidoglycan synthesis but does not possess transpeptidase activity, which is typically responsible for cross-linking the peptide chains. The enzyme is crucial for the formation of the peptidoglycan layer, which is vital for bacterial survival and resistance to environmental stresses.
References
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Creative Biomart. Recombinant Full Length Salmonella Agona Monofunctional Biosynthetic Peptidoglycan Transglycosylase(Mtga) Protein, His-Tagged. [Accessed 2025].
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PubMed. Monofunctional biosynthetic peptidoglycan transglycosylases. [Accessed 1996].
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eLife. A lytic transglycosylase connects bacterial focal adhesion... [Accessed 2024].
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Target Background
KEGG: sea:SeAg_B3516
