lpxD (UDP-3-O-(3-hydroxymyristoyl)glucosamine N-acyltransferase)

FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as LPXD_BLOPB, lpxD. Catalyzes the N-acylation of UDP-3-O-(hydroxytetradecanoyl)glucosamine using 3-hydroxytetradecanoyl-ACP as the acyl donor. Is involved in the biosynthesis of lipid A, a phosphorylated glycolipid that anchors the lipopolysaccharide to the outer membrane of the cell. Homotrimer.

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UNIPROT
ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

lpxD

UDP-3-O-(3-hydroxymyristoyl)glucosamine N-acyltransferase

MOLECULAR SYNOPSIS STRUCTURAL LIGANDABILITY

lpxD

Molecular Synopsis