FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as TARP_STAAN, tarP. Attaches beta-O-GlcNAc (beta-O-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) residues to the C3 position of poly(RboP)-wall teichoic acids (WTAs). Attenuates immunogenicity of WTA and protects S.aureus against adaptative host defenses by allowing bacteria to evade recognition by preexisting anti-S.aureus antibodies. Also protects the cell from podophage infection. Homotrimer.

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enzyme classification

tarP

Poly(ribitol-phosphate) beta-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase TarP

tarP

Molecular Synopsis