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Crystal structure of Heme Binding protein, an autotransporter hemoglobine protease from pathogenic Escherichia coli
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Structural highlights
FunctionHBP_ECOLX Interacts with hemoglobin, degrades it and subsequently binds the released heme. Could make heme accessible not only for E.coli, but also for B.fragilis during mixed intra-abdominal infections. Has a role in abscess formation.[1] [2] Evolutionary Conservation![]() Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. References
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