Class II AC
These AC's are toxins secreted by pathogenic bacteria such as Bacillus anthracis and Bordetella pertussis during infection. These bacteria also secrete proteins that enable the AC-II to enter host cells, where the exogenous AC activity undermines normal cellular processes. The genes for Class II AC's are known as cyaA. Several crystal structures are known for AC-II enzymes.
Read more about this topic: Adenylate Cyclase
Famous quotes containing the word class:
“Mankind divides itself into two classes,benefactors and malefactors. The second class is vast, the first a handful.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882)
Related Subjects
Related Phrases
Related Words