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<StructureSection load='3m8d' size='450' side='right' scene= caption='E. coli BtuB complex with cobalamine (a vitamin B12 derivative), lipid, methanesulfonothioate derivative and Ca+2 ions (green) (PDB code [[3m8d]])'>
<StructureSection load='3m8d' size='450' side='right' scene= caption='E. coli BtuB complex with cobalamin (a vitamin B12 derivative), lipid, methanesulfonothioate derivative and Ca+2 ions (green) (PDB code [[3m8d]])'>


== Function ==
== Function ==
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== Structural highlights ==
== Structural highlights ==


BtuB depends on the presence of Ca+2 ions for high affinity binding of cobalamine (a form of vitamin B12).  The Ca+2 ions are coordinated to several Asp side chains.
BtuB depends on the presence of Ca+2 ions for high affinity binding of cobalamin (a form of vitamin B12).  The Ca+2 ions are coordinated to several Asp side chains.


==3D structure of BtuB==
==3D structure of BtuB==