This crystal structure shows a conserved hypothetical protein from M. tuberculosis. Only 12 other proteins share its sequence homology, and none has a known function. This structure indicates the protein may play a role in metabolic pathways.

This crystal structure shows a conserved hypothetical protein from M. tuberculosis. Only 12 other proteins share its sequence homology, and none has a known function. This structure indicates the protein may play a role in metabolic pathways. Credit: Integrated Center for Structure and Function Innovation

See Structure Summary in the Protein Data Bank

Featured as one of the August 2007 PSI Structures of the Month
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