stxB (Shiga-like toxin 1 subunit B)

FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as STXB_BPH30, stxB. The B subunit is responsible for the binding of the holotoxin to specific receptors on the target cell surface, such as globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) in human intestinal microvilli. Shiga-like toxin contains a single subunit A and five copies of subunit B.

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ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

stxB

Shiga-like toxin 1 subunit B

MOLECULAR SYNOPSIS STRUCTURAL LIGANDABILITY

stxB

Molecular Synopsis