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<StructureSection load='1acc' size='450' side='right' caption='Anthrax protective antigen (PA83) complex with Ca+2 ions (PDB code [[1acc]])' scene='48/485625/Cv/1'>
<StructureSection load='1acc' size='450' side='right' caption='Anthrax protective antigen (PA83) complex with Ca+2 ions (PDB code [[1acc]])' scene='48/485625/Cv/7'>


== Function ==
== Function ==
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PA contains 4 domains:<br />
PA contains 4 domains:<br />
* <scene name='48/485625/Cv/3'>Domain 1 is the N terminal</scene> (in yellow).  It contains the furin protease cleavage site enabling the release of PA20.<br />
* <scene name='48/485625/Cv/3'>Domain 1</scene> is the N terminal (in yellow).  It contains the furin protease cleavage site enabling the release of PA20.<br />
* Domain 2 (in cyan) is the heptamerization domain of PA63.<br />
* <scene name='48/485625/Cv/4'>Domain 2</scene> (in cyan) is the heptamerization domain of PA63.<br />
* Domain 3 (in salmon) forms the heptameric pore with domain 2 and enabling LF and EF to penetrate the cell.<br />
* <scene name='48/485625/Cv/5'>Domain 3</scene> (in salmon) forms the heptameric pore with domain 2 and enabling LF and EF to penetrate the cell.<br />
* Domain 4 (in magenta) is important for receptor recognition and pore formation. <br />  
* <scene name='48/485625/Cv/6'>Domain 4</scene> (in magenta) is important for receptor recognition and pore formation. <br />  


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