Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
2 a peptidoglycan dimer (meso-diaminopimelate containing) → a peptidoglycan with D,D cross-links (meso-diaminopimelate containing) + D-alanine
Enzymes: Not Available
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:RXN-11302
References:
  • Frere JM, Joris B (1985). "Penicillin-sensitive enzymes in peptidoglycan biosynthesis." Crit Rev Microbiol 11(4);299-396. PMID: 3888533
  • Ghuysen JM, Frere JM, Leyh-Bouille M, Nguyen-Disteche M, Coyette J, Dusart J, Joris B, Duez C, Dideberg O, Charlier P (1984). "Bacterial wall peptidoglycan, DD-peptidases and beta-lactam antibiotics." Scand J Infect Dis Suppl 42;17-37. PMID: 6597561