6.3.2.29: cyanophycin synthase (L-aspartate-adding)
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Synonyms
CGP synthetase, CphA, CphA1, CphA2, CphA49, CphANE1, cyanophycin synthetase, More, Tlr2170 protein
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Systematic Name
Systematic Name on EC 6.3.2.29 - cyanophycin synthase (L-aspartate-adding)
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cyanophycin:L-aspartate ligase (ADP-forming)
Requires Mg2+ for activity. Both this enzyme and EC 6.3.2.30, cyanophycin synthase (L-arginine-adding), are required for the elongation of cyanophycin, which is a protein-like cell inclusion that is unique to cyanobacteria and acts as a temporary nitrogen store [2]. Both enzymes are found in the same protein but have different active sites [2,4]. Both L-Asp and L-Arg must be present before either enzyme will display significant activity [2].