CATH Classification

Domain Context

CATH Clusters

Superfamily Ricin (A subunit), domain 1
Functional Family Ricin

Enzyme Information

3.2.2.22
rRNA N-glycosylase.
based on mapping to UniProt Q03464
Endohydrolysis of the N-glycosidic bond at one specific adenosine on the 28S rRNA.
-!- Ricin A-chain and related toxins show this activity. -!- Naked rRNA is attacked more slowly than rRNA in intact ribosomes. -!- Naked rRNA from Escherichia coli is cleaved at a corresponding position.

UniProtKB Entries (1)

Q03464
RIPA_PHYAM
Phytolacca americana
Antiviral protein alpha

PDB Structure

PDB 1APA
External Links
Method X-RAY DIFFRACTION
Organism
Primary Citation
X-ray structure of a pokeweed antiviral protein, coded by a new genomic clone, at 0.23 nm resolution. A model structure provides a suitable electrostatic field for substrate binding.
Ago, H., Kataoka, J., Tsuge, H., Habuka, N., Inagaki, E., Noma, M., Miyano, M.
Eur.J.Biochem.