3rsm

Structural highlights

Function

ALGC_PSEAE The phosphomannomutase activity produces a precursor for alginate polymerization. The alginate layer causes a mucoid phenotype and provides a protective barrier against host immune defenses and antibiotics. Also involved in core-LPS biosynthesis due to its phosphoglucomutase activity. Essential for rhamnolipid production, an exoproduct correlated with pathogenicity, and for biofilm production.^{[1] [2]}

See Also

• Phosphomannomutase

References

1. ↑ Coyne MJ Jr, Russell KS, Coyle CL, Goldberg JB. The Pseudomonas aeruginosa algC gene encodes phosphoglucomutase, required for the synthesis of a complete lipopolysaccharide core. J Bacteriol. 1994 Jun;176(12):3500-7. PMID:7515870
2. ↑ Olvera C, Goldberg JB, Sanchez R, Soberon-Chavez G. The Pseudomonas aeruginosa algC gene product participates in rhamnolipid biosynthesis. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 1999 Oct 1;179(1):85-90. PMID:10481091