dadX

Gene Symbol dadX
Entrez Gene 1035411
Alt Symbol -
Species Escherichia coli
Gene Type protein-coding
Description alanine racemase
Other Description -
Swissprots P59237
Accessions AAN80104 P59237 NP_753544
Function Isomerizes L-alanine to D-alanine which is then oxidized to pyruvate by DadA. {ECO:0000250}.
Top Pathways Vancomycin resistance, D-Alanine metabolism