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UATP-dependent Clp protease ATP-binding subunit ClpX (ClpX)

Target
ClpX
Molecular classification
Enzyme, Hsp100/Clp family, ATP-dependent protease, Molecular chaperone
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Overview

ClpX is an ATP-dependent molecular chaperone and a regulatory subunit of the ClpXP protease complex in Helicobacter pylori. It belongs to the heat shock protein 100 (Hsp100) family and plays a crucial role in intracellular protein remodeling, degradation, and stress response. The enzyme uses energy from ATP hydrolysis to recognize, unfold, and translocate specific substrate proteins into the proteolytic core formed by ClpP for degradation. It is essential for bacterial survival under stress conditions due to its role in protein quality control and may contribute to virulence mechanisms.

Other names
ATP-dependent Clp protease ATP-binding subunit ClpX (Helicobacter pylori)clpX
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Mechanism of action

ATP hydrolysis-dependent protein unfolding and translocation for degradation by ClpP

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Biological functions

Protein remodelingProtein degradationStress responseProtein unfoldingProtein translocationChaperone activityProtein quality control
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Disease associations

InfectionPathogenesisVirulencePersistence within gastric mucosaResistance against host defenses
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Safety considerations

Inhibition could potentially disrupt essential bacterial protein homeostasis and stress response.

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