murG

Gene Symbol murG
Entrez Gene 956776
Alt Symbol -
Species Escherichia coli
Gene Type protein-coding
Description undecaprenyldiphospho-muramoylpentapeptide beta-N- acetylglucosaminyltransferase
Other Description -
Swissprots Q8X9Y8
Accessions AAG54394 NP_285786
Function Cell wall formation. Catalyzes the transfer of a GlcNAc subunit on undecaprenyl-pyrophosphoryl-MurNAc-pentapeptide (lipid intermediate I) to form undecaprenyl-pyrophosphoryl-MurNAc- (pentapeptide)GlcNAc (lipid intermediate II). {ECO:0000255|HAMAP- Rule:MF_00033}.
Subcellular Location Cell inner membrane {ECO:0000255|HAMAP- Rule:MF_00033}; Peripheral membrane protein {ECO:0000255|HAMAP- Rule:MF_00033}.
Top Pathways Peptidoglycan biosynthesis, Vancomycin resistance