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Function
Inactivates phosphinothricin (PPT) by transfer of an acetyl group from acetyl CoA. Can also acetylate demethylphosphinothricin but not PTT or glutamate. This enzyme is an effector of phosphinothricin tripeptide (PTT or bialaphos) resistance.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the acetyltransferase family. PAT/BAR subfamily.
Alternative names
Phosphinothricin N-acetyltransferase, PPT N-acetyltransferase, Phosphinothricin-resistance protein, bar