FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as PAD_PORGI, PG_1424. Deiminates the guanidino group of C-terminal arginine residues on a variety of peptides, including the vasoregulatory peptide-hormone bradykinin, to yield ammonia and a citrulline residue. May promote the growth of the pathogen in the periodontal pocket by producing ammonia, ammonia having a protective effect during acidic cleaning cycles in the mouth.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

PG_1424

Peptidylarginine deiminase

PG_1424

Molecular Synopsis