Structural highlights
Function
GSPB_STRGN Plays a role in virulence and host-pathogen interactions. Mediates binding to human platelets via interaction with the human cell surface glycoprotein GP1BA.[1]
References
- ↑ Pyburn TM, Bensing BA, Xiong YQ, Melancon BJ, Tomasiak TM, Ward NJ, Yankovskaya V, Oliver KM, Cecchini G, Sulikowski GA, Tyska MJ, Sullam PM, Iverson TM. A Structural Model for Binding of the Serine-Rich Repeat Adhesin GspB to Host Carbohydrate Receptors. PLoS Pathog. 2011 Jul;7(7):e1002112. Epub 2011 Jul 7. PMID:21765814 doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1002112