eta
Function
Has serine protease-like properties and binds to the skin protein profilaggrin. Cleaves substrates after acidic residues. Exfoliative toxins cause impetigous diseases commonly referred as staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase S1B family.
Alternative names
Exfoliative toxin A, Epidermolytic toxin A, eta