IPR050833
Polysaccharide Biosynthesis and Transport AI
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Short name | Poly_Biosynth_Transport AI |
Description
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The AglR/Agl15 and polysaccharide synthase family is involved in various cellular processes related to the biosynthesis and transport of polysaccharides across the membrane. Members of this family function as flippases or transport proteins that facilitate the movement of lipid-linked saccharide precursors from the inner to the outer leaflet of the cytoplasmic membrane. These proteins are key components in the assembly of cell surface structures such as N-glycans, peptidoglycan, teichuronic acid, lipopolysaccharides, and capsular polysaccharides. They play crucial roles in the formation of protective layers, virulence factors, and biofilm matrices, contributing to the structural integrity and pathogenicity of various bacteria. The family includes proteins involved in the biosynthesis of specific glycan structures under low-salt conditions, the production of exopolysaccharides during biofilm formation, and the export of O-antigen components.
Contributing Member Database Entry
- PANTHER:PTHR30250