4PT2

Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin protein (EncA)

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MCP Type
Encapsulin, non-MCP
MCP Classification
n/a
Protein Type and Topology
Other
Observed Assembly Form
Closed Shell
Pfam
PF04454 [3-265]



Structure Information

PDB ID 4PT2 [PDB]
Structure Title Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin protein (EncA)
Resolution 4.6 Å
Method ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
Length 294 Amino Acids
Molecular Weight 32,508 Da
Organism Myxococcus xanthus (strain DK 1622)
UniProt ID Q1D6H4
Gene Name MXAN_3556
Structure Authors Fontana, J. Aksyuk, A.A. Steven, A.C. Hoiczyk, E.



Publication Information

Title A virus capsid-like nanocompartment that stores iron and protects bacteria from oxidative stress.
Authors McHugh, C.A., Fontana, J., Nemecek, D., Cheng, N., Aksyuk, A.A., Heymann, J.B., Winkler, D.C., Lam, A.S., Wall, J.S., Steven, A.C., Hoiczyk, E.
Publication Year 2014
PubMed ID 25024436