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Function

Thiol protease. Acts synergistically with RgpB to catalyze the maturation of fimbrial subunits, such as FimA (By similarity). Its proteolytic activity is a major factor in both periodontal tissue destruction and in evasion of host defense mechanisms (Probable).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the peptidase C25 family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

rgp1, rgpA, Gingipain R1, Arg-gingipain, Gingipain 1, RGP-1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

108782Da

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