FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as CAN_CANAL, NCE103. Catalyzes the reversible hydration of CO(2) to H(2)CO(3). The main role may be to provide inorganic carbon for the bicarbonate-dependent carboxylation reactions catalyzed by pyruvate carboxylase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase and carbamoyl-phosphate synthetase. Involved in protection against oxidative damage. Acts as a CO(2) chemosensor and induces CO(2)-mediated filamentation. Essential for pathological growth in niches where sufficient CO(2) is not supplied by the host. Necessary for white-to-opaque switching at low CO(2) concentrations.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

NCE103

Mutations

Mutation(s) distribution

Mutations table