FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as DLTB_LACRH, dltB. O-acyltransferase that catalyzes D-alanylation of both teichoic acid and lipoteichoic acid (LTA). D-alanylation of LTA plays an important role in modulating the properties of the cell wall in Gram-positive bacteria, influencing the net charge of the cell wall. Catalyzes D-alanylation from DltC carrier protein.

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enzyme classification

dltB

Teichoic acid D-alanyltransferase

dltB

Structural Ligandability

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Distribution