| Gene Symbol | mrdA |
|---|---|
| Entrez Gene | 945240 |
| Alt Symbol | ECK0628, JW0630, pbpA |
| Species | Escherichia coli |
| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Description | penicillin-binding protein 2, transpeptidase involved in peptidoglycan synthesis |
| Other Description | - |
| Swissprots | P0AD65 P08150 |
| Accessions | AAC73736 NP_415168 |
| Function | Cell wall formation; PBP-2 is responsible for the determination of the rod shape of the cell. It synthesizes cross- linked peptidoglycan from lipid intermediates. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:1103132}. |
| Subcellular Location | Cell inner membrane {ECO:0000269|PubMed:1103132}; Single-pass membrane protein {ECO:0000269|PubMed:1103132}. |
| Top Pathways | Peptidoglycan biosynthesis, beta-Lactam resistance |