GDP-mannose 6-dehydrogenase

UniProtKB accession: P11759

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UniProtKB description: Catalyzes the oxidation of guanosine diphospho-D-mannose (GDP-D-mannose) to GDP-D-mannuronic acid, a precursor for alginate polymerization. The alginate layer causes a mucoid phenotype and provides a protective barrier against host immune defenses and antibiotics (Probable). Other sugars are not used as substrates (PubMed:2470755).

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